2002 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · AL02 USS
2002 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 77,744 miles. MOT valid until 21/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,744 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1796cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
AL02 USS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 77,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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AL02 USS Mileage History
- 27/04/202372,349 mi
- 04/05/202372,369 mi+20 mi
- 08/05/202475,262 mi+2,893 mi
- 25/04/202577,002 mi+1,740 mi
- 23/05/202677,744 mi+742 mi
Average of roughly 1,756 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AL02 USS 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 (AL02 USS) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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