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EL51 LOT

2002 Lotus Elise · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Lotus Elise Petrol 1796cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 106,897 miles on the clock, averaging 3,941 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EL51 LOT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
106,897
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,941

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading106,897 miles
Reading date
Miles last year382
Average per year3,941
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EL51 LOT 27k47k67k87k107k '06'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,897 miles
Since last MOT+382 miles
PASS
Mileage106,515 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,515 miles
Since last MOT+455 miles
PASS
Mileage106,060 miles
Since last MOT+2,057 miles
PASS
Mileage104,003 miles
Since last MOT+7,249 miles
PASS
Mileage96,754 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,702 miles
Since last MOT+6,513 miles
PASS
Mileage90,189 miles
Since last MOT+6,005 miles
PASS
Mileage84,184 miles
Since last MOT+3,813 miles
PASS
Mileage80,371 miles
Since last MOT+4,143 miles
PASS
Mileage76,228 miles
Since last MOT+3,012 miles
PASS
Mileage73,216 miles
Since last MOT+3,996 miles
PASS
Mileage69,220 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,220 miles
Since last MOT+4,957 miles
PASS
Mileage64,263 miles
Since last MOT+6,249 miles
PASS
Mileage58,014 miles
Since last MOT+7,498 miles
PASS
Mileage50,516 miles
Since last MOT+9,099 miles
PASS
Mileage41,417 miles
Since last MOT+5,160 miles
PASS
Mileage36,257 miles
Since last MOT+5,169 miles
PASS
Mileage31,088 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,057 miles
Since last MOT+4,292 miles
PASS
Mileage26,765 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL51 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEL — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EL51 LOT

What car is EL51 LOT?

EL51 LOT is an silver Lotus Elise, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EL51 LOT?

The last recorded mileage for EL51 LOT was 106,897 miles, recorded on 8 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EL51 LOT passed its MOT?

EL51 LOT has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2026.

Is EL51 LOT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EL51 LOT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EL51 LOT?

EL51 LOT is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.