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LOTUS
ELISE (2002)
critical checks
valid MOT found
250 days remaining expires 4th May 2026
road tax not found
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 7,800 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 8,400 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
5th May 2025
72,529 miles (MOT)
1st May 2024
64,471 miles (MOT)
26th Apr 2023
56,813 miles (MOT)
11th Apr 2022
50,365 miles (MOT)
21st Apr 2021
48,000 miles (DVLA)
16th Apr 2021
48,398 miles (MOT)
20th Oct 2020
48,000 miles (DVLA)
16th Aug 2019
48,123 miles (MOT)
16th Aug 2018
47,481 miles (MOT)
17th Aug 2017
47,123 miles (MOT)
3rd Aug 2016
45,590 miles (MOT)
6th Aug 2015
43,689 miles (MOT)
19th Aug 2014
42,223 miles (MOT)
11th Jul 2013
40,584 miles (MOT)
16th Jun 2012
38,580 miles (MOT)
26th Apr 2011
37,527 miles (MOT)
2nd Mar 2010
35,988 miles (MOT)
20th Feb 2009
33,760 miles (MOT)
22nd Feb 2008
31,378 miles (MOT)
21st Feb 2007
28,529 miles (MOT)
28th Mar 2006
24,000 miles (DVLA)
23rd Feb 2006
24,025 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
72,529 miles
Estimated current mileage
75,038 miles
Estimated annual mileage
7,970 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 4th May 2026
Date
5th May 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
72529 miles
Expiry
4th May 2026
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Cable Damaged But Not To Excess Both Park (1.1.15 (a))
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre ()
Advisory Notice
Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Date
1st May 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
64471 miles
Expiry
30th Apr 2025
Advisory Notice
Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Greased/coated (1.1.11 (c))
Date
26th Apr 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
56813 miles
Expiry
25th Apr 2024
Date
11th Apr 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
50365 miles
Expiry
15th Apr 2023
Date
16th Apr 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
48398 miles
Expiry
15th Apr 2022
Date
16th Aug 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
48123 miles
Expiry
18th Aug 2020
Advisory Notice
Undertrays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Underside
Advisory Notice
Most Of Suspension Corroded But Still Serviceable
Advisory Notice
Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Date
16th Aug 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
48123 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Advisory Notice
Undertrays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Underside
Major
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary Brake) On A Single Line Braking System Grabbing Severely (1.3.1 (c))
Major
Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Major
Offside Rear Parking (secondary Brake) On A Single Line Braking System Has Inadequate Effort At A Wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Most Of Suspension Corroded But Still Serviceable
Advisory Notice
Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Date
16th Aug 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
47481 miles
Expiry
18th Aug 2019
Date
17th Aug 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
47123 miles
Expiry
18th Aug 2018
Date
3rd Aug 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
45590 miles
Expiry
18th Aug 2017
Date
3rd Aug 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
45590 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Centre Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
Fail
Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
Date
6th Aug 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
43689 miles
Expiry
18th Aug 2016
Date
19th Aug 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
42223 miles
Expiry
18th Aug 2015
Date
11th Jul 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
40584 miles
Expiry
10th Jul 2014
Date
16th Jun 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
38580 miles
Expiry
15th Jun 2013
Date
26th Apr 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
37527 miles
Expiry
25th Apr 2012
Date
2nd Mar 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
35988 miles
Expiry
1st Mar 2011
Date
20th Feb 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
33760 miles
Expiry
1st Mar 2010
Date
22nd Feb 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
31378 miles
Expiry
1st Mar 2009
Date
21st Feb 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
28529 miles
Expiry
29th Feb 2008
Date
21st Feb 2007
Result
Failed
Odometer
28529 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
Date
23rd Feb 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
24025 miles
Expiry
28th Feb 2007
Date
23rd Feb 2006
Result
Failed
Odometer
24025 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
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valuation data
current values
Forecourt
£5,360
Private
£4,410
Trade-In
£3,920
Auction
£3,270
Price when new
£22,506
An estimated mileage of 74k 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
August 2025
£5,480
October 2022
£6,180
June 2021
£6,430
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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
£5,360
Price when new
£22,506
Change in value
-£17,146
Over period of
281 months
Average rate of change
-£61 per month
An estimated mileage of 74k miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of £22,506, current value of £5,360 and age of 8577 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
SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification)
Tax Band
I
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£189
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£345
6 months (Direct Debit)
£181
12 months (Direct Debit)
£362
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.
Hourly & daily temporary short term insurance
specifications
original details
Manufactured
4th Mar 2002
Registration
4th Mar 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
183 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%
