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XX02 MCK

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,814 mi
Last recorded61,814 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX02 MCK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 61,814 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 61,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 60,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 60,011 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 58,660 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,751 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 55,431 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 53,361 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 52,187 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 52,142 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated unable to open (7.2.4c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,401 miles

Offside Rear slight binding

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under covers restricting inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,238 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 48,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,297 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,606 miles

advise unable to fully emamine all steering, suspension, and brake componants due to covers

Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,270 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 39,759 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,144 miles

advise unable to fully examine brake system suspension componants and steering mechanism due to cover plates

Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,707 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 27,976 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 23,960 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 20,005 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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XX02 MCK is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XX02 MCK, 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.

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XX02 MCK is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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