2002 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · DF02 MBU
2002 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 101,834 km. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 101,834 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF02 MBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 101,834 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF02 MBU 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 (DF02 MBU) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 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: 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DF02 MBU Odometer History
- 03/05/202394,981 km
- 16/05/202497,173 km+2,192 km
- 17/05/202497,173 km
- 13/05/2025100,017 km+2,844 km
- 08/05/2026101,834 km+1,817 km
Average of roughly 2,274 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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