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X99 LTS

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

75,222 mi
Last recorded75,222 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX99 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 75,222 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 72,890 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 71,293 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 69,819 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 68,183 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 66,627 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 66,627 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 May 2019 64,158 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 62,366 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 60,614 miles

under trays fitted, unable to examine some under vehicle components.

Pass 4 Jan 2017 60,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

under trays fitted, unable to examine some under vehicle components

Pass 27 Jan 2016 58,928 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 57,258 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 57,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 54,361 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 52,606 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,457 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,808 miles

front fog light not working

Fail 8 Oct 2010 47,808 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front fog light not working

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,275 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 44,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,181 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 33,597 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear brake ferruls slightly corroded

offside rear brake ferruls slighly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2007 30,633 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,900 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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X99 LTS is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 36,462 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X99 LTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X99 LTS registered?

X99 LTS is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 January 2002.

Is X99 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X99 LTS shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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