2002 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · VF02 LFA
2002 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 43,627 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VF02 LFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 43,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VF02 LFA Mileage History
- 19/05/202241,697 mi
- 12/09/202241,725 mi+28 mi
- 04/07/202442,401 mi+676 mi
- 22/07/202543,324 mi+923 mi
- 20/08/202643,627 mi+303 mi
Average of roughly 454 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VF02 LFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Lotus Elise (VF02 LFA) between May 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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