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LOTUS
ELISE (2002)
critical checks
valid MOT found
74 days remaining expires 17th Dec 2026
road tax not found
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 6,900 cases in the comprehensive checks we ran in the last 90 days!
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
stolen
You certainly don't want to get involved with a stolen vehicle, that's a nightmare! If stopped by the police you could be left massively out of pocket when they seize the vehicle.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
write-off or scrapped
It's essential to establish if a car has been involved in a serious crash. If it has, for safety you'll need to know if any damage was repairable. Also previous write-offs generally cost a lot less than a non-accident damaged car.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,700 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,700 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
import or export
During the last 90 days we found that more than 9,700 vehicles we ran checks against had import/export records that a buyer may not have known about.
advisory checks
Also included are essential pre-purchase checks such as details of previous ownership, plate and colour changes, engine number, and the VIN confirmation.
recorded use
mileage record
18th Dec 2025
39,583 miles (MOT)
4th Apr 2025
39,484 miles (MOT)
13th Feb 2025
39,474 miles (MOT)
14th Feb 2024
39,459 miles (MOT)
16th Feb 2023
39,286 miles (MOT)
9th Feb 2022
38,841 miles (MOT)
19th Jan 2021
38,265 miles (MOT)
13th Feb 2020
37,843 miles (MOT)
10th Nov 2018
37,173 miles (MOT)
11th Nov 2017
36,505 miles (MOT)
18th Oct 2016
35,789 miles (MOT)
11th Nov 2015
34,916 miles (MOT)
6th Nov 2014
34,632 miles (MOT)
30th Oct 2013
33,873 miles (MOT)
26th Oct 2013
33,873 miles (MOT)
10th Nov 2012
32,501 miles (MOT)
25th Oct 2011
31,858 miles (MOT)
8th Nov 2010
30,440 miles (MOT)
5th Nov 2009
28,145 miles (MOT)
11th Nov 2008
24,177 miles (MOT)
16th Apr 2008
23,710 miles (MOT)
17th Oct 2006
20,580 miles (MOT)
8th Sep 2006
20,000 miles (DVLA)
9th Dec 2005
18,404 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
We highlight in red when a vehicle mileage has decreased, check to see if this is suspicious. Sometimes this is just the result of rounding.
DVLA records are particularly prone to rounding / errors as they are provided by the general public.
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
39,583 miles
Estimated current mileage
39,694 miles
Estimated annual mileage
140 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 17th Dec 2026
Date
18th Dec 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
39583 miles
Expiry
17th Dec 2026
Date
4th Apr 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
39484 miles
Expiry
3rd Apr 2026
Date
13th Feb 2025
Result
Failed
Odometer
39474 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Front Service Brake Effort Inadequate At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Major
Rear Service Brake Effort Inadequate At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Major
Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Date
14th Feb 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
39459 miles
Expiry
15th Feb 2025
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Date
16th Feb 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
39286 miles
Expiry
15th Feb 2024
Advisory Notice
Full Under Tray Fitted Obscuring Some Components.
Date
9th Feb 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
38841 miles
Expiry
12th Feb 2023
Date
19th Jan 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
38265 miles
Expiry
12th Feb 2022
Date
13th Feb 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
37843 miles
Expiry
12th Feb 2021
Date
10th Nov 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
37173 miles
Expiry
10th Nov 2019
Date
11th Nov 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
36505 miles
Expiry
10th Nov 2018
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
Date
18th Oct 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
35789 miles
Expiry
10th Nov 2017
Date
11th Nov 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
34916 miles
Expiry
10th Nov 2016
Date
6th Nov 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
34632 miles
Expiry
10th Nov 2015
User Entered
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
Date
30th Oct 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
33873 miles
Expiry
10th Nov 2014
User Entered
Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
User Entered
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
Date
26th Oct 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
33873 miles
Expiry
Not Available
User Entered
Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
User Entered
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
Fail
Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
Fail
Front Windscreen Wiper Not Operating Automatically When Switched On (8.2.1b)
Date
10th Nov 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
32501 miles
Expiry
10th Nov 2013
User Entered
Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
User Entered
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
Date
25th Oct 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
31858 miles
Expiry
10th Nov 2012
Date
8th Nov 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
30440 miles
Expiry
10th Nov 2011
Date
5th Nov 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
28145 miles
Expiry
10th Nov 2010
Date
11th Nov 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
24177 miles
Expiry
10th Nov 2009
Date
16th Apr 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
23710 miles
Expiry
15th Apr 2009
Date
17th Oct 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
20580 miles
Expiry
16th Oct 2007
Date
9th Dec 2005
Result
Passed
Odometer
18404 miles
Expiry
9th Dec 2006
Date
9th Dec 2005
Result
Failed
Odometer
18404 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
Fail
Offside Headlamp Aim Too Far To The Right (1.6.c2)
Fail
Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
Fail
Rear Brake Disc Excessively Scored (3.5.1h)
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valuation data
current values
Forecourt
£4,730
Private
£3,900
Trade-In
£3,470
Auction
£2,870
Price when new
£22,506
An estimated mileage of 90k miles was used for latest valuation.
Valuations are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
value history
from previous checks on this vehicle
October 2026
£4,730
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Valuation history is not available for this vehicle, perform checks regularly to populate this data.
value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
June 2024
£6,513
May 2024
£6,573
April 2024
£6,600
March 2024
£6,623
February 2024
£6,656
January 2024
£7,048
December 2023
£5,787
November 2023
£5,480
October 2023
£5,590
September 2023
£5,780
August 2023
£6,185
July 2023
£5,883
June 2023
£6,103
May 2023
£5,960
April 2023
£6,183
March 2023
£5,975
February 2023
£5,925
January 2023
£6,050
December 2022
£6,085
November 2022
£6,650
October 2022
£6,175
September 2022
£6,133
August 2022
£5,890
July 2022
£6,272
June 2022
£6,513
April 2022
£6,375
March 2022
£6,375
February 2022
£6,500
January 2022
£6,545
December 2021
£6,648
November 2021
£6,670
October 2021
£6,575
September 2021
£6,503
August 2021
£6,796
July 2021
£4,906
June 2021
£6,205
May 2021
£5,821
April 2021
£5,961
March 2021
£5,624
February 2021
£4,745
January 2021
£3,778
December 2020
£3,809
November 2020
£3,916
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Valuations are dependant upon
estimated mileage and vehicle data available at the time each check was performed.
Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time
Current forecourt value
£4,730
Price when new
£22,506
Change in value
-£17,776
Over period of
286 months
Average rate of change
-£62 per month
An estimated mileage of 90k miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of £22,506, current value of £4,730 and age of 8700 days.
Valuations, original pricing or age data are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
running costs
fuel efficiency
Combined
38.7 mpg
Extra Urban
46.3 mpg
Urban Cold
30.1 mpg
road tax
Tax Status
Untaxed: Due 11th Sep 2026
Tax Band
I
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£198
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£360
6 months (Direct Debit)
£189
12 months (Direct Debit)
£378
Details for this vehicle are shown as provided by our data sources, for example the manufacturer and dvla.
Details for this vehicle have not been provided from the manufacturer or dvla.
specifications
original details
Manufactured
9th Dec 2002
Registration
9th Dec 2002
Current Colour
Red
Original Colour
Red
Country of Origin
United kingdom
Model Variant
16V
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Nov 2000
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Nov 2000
Series
YH 7
vehicle body
Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
Convertible
Number of Doors
2
Drive Type
4X2
Length
3276 mm
Height
1148 mm
Width
1701 mm
Number of Seats
2
performance & engine
Make
Lotus
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Nominal Capacity
1.8L
Size
1796 cc
Max Speed
125 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
5.6 seconds
Horse Power
122 bhp
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km
Peak Power
5600 rpm
Torque
124 lb-ft
Peak Torque
4500 rpm
Location
Middle
Driving Axle
Rear
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Bore
80 mm
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline
Number of Cylinders
4
Valve Gear
DOHC
Valves per Cylinder
4
Stroke Length
89
Delivery
Normal
Description
ECD3
Specification data for this vehicle is shown as recorded in our data sources, for example from the manufacturer and dvla.
Specification data for this vehicle has not been provided in the registration from the manufacturer.
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model insights
LOTUS ELISE
You can run a car check report and generate lots of lovely information all about your vehicle, but what does it all mean? Using the huge amounts of data we have on UK vehicles our experts at mycarcheck.com have come up with some invaluable insights into the UK car market. We have searched our data base to find vehicles that are the same (or similar) make, model and age, so whether you are buying, selling or just browsing, you know how your vehicle compares to other matching or similar vehicles.
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
- The most popular colour is Blue.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider Yellow/green, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 1.8L more than any other.
Blue
28.47%
Silver
20.17%
Red
12.87%
Yellow
11.39%
Green
9.28%
Grey
5.57%
Black
5.20%
Purple
2.23%
Orange
1.61%
Maroon
1.49%
White
1.11%
2003
3.47%
2002
13.99%
2001
14.36%
2000
12.62%
1999
17.08%
1998
24.38%
1997
9.16%
1996
2.60%
1796cc
95.79%
1998cc
1.24%
2000cc
0.62%
Petrol
100.00%
0
9.79%
1
10.78%
2
12.64%
3
14.25%
4
14.50%
5
12.27%
6
8.55%
7
6.69%
8
4.34%
9
3.10%
10
1.36%
11
1.24%
00k … 10k
1.40%
10k … 20k
4.83%
20k … 30k
8.13%
30k … 40k
7.24%
40k … 50k
14.10%
50k … 60k
14.87%
60k … 70k
13.09%
70k … 80k
10.93%
80k … 90k
8.13%
90k … 100k
5.59%
100k … 110k
3.68%
110k … 120k
3.56%
120k … 130k
1.14%
130k … 140k
1.52%
140k … 150k
0.51%
