2002 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · F8 TLP
2002 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/2002. Recorded mileage 76,857 miles. MOT valid until 15/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1796cc
F8 TLP Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 76,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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F8 TLP Mileage History
- 20/11/200644,789 mi
- 24/11/200746,314 mi+1,525 mi
- 03/03/200950,066 mi+3,752 mi
- 11/03/200950,085 mi+19 mi
- 09/04/201054,489 mi+4,404 mi
- 22/04/201054,497 mi+8 mi
- 04/04/201258,426 mi+3,929 mi
- 17/06/201360,645 mi+2,219 mi
- 25/07/201460,858 mi+213 mi
- 24/07/201564,550 mi+3,692 mi
- 23/08/201668,592 mi+4,042 mi
- 25/08/201668,598 mi+6 mi
- 15/10/201871,816 mi+3,218 mi
- 17/10/201871,821 mi+5 mi
- 18/06/202076,167 mi+4,346 mi
- 15/02/202676,240 mi+73 mi
- 17/06/202676,857 mi+617 mi
Average of roughly 1,638 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
F8 TLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Lotus Elise (F8 TLP) between November 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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