2002 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · BF 7209
2002 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 82,433 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BF 7209 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 82,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BF 7209 Mileage History
- 31/10/202381,906 mi
- 20/11/202381,910 mi+4 mi
- 31/01/202582,149 mi+239 mi
- 02/04/202682,433 mi+284 mi
- 22/04/202682,433 mi
Average of roughly 213 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BF 7209 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 (BF 7209) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longe”; “Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment broken (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
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