£15,000
2002 Lotus Elise S2 Sport 135
United Kingdom • 30 Oct 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2002 Lotus Elise S2 Sport 135, with 80,200 miles and 6 previous owners, boasts extensive mechanical upgrades including a rebuilt engine and suspension. Recent expenditure of nearly £8,000 and a comprehensive service history make this a mechanically sound and fun example, despite some minor cosmetic imperfections commensurate with its age.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in overall solid condition, with some wear visible in the paint, interior, and wheels. There are a few stone chips and scratches, and some previous repairs to the body panels. However, the paint retains a good shine, and the wheels are in very good condition with only a few small blemishes. The interior has some light creasing to the leather. Therefore, a rating of 7 seems appropriate.
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80,200 miles
S2LXT
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RHD/LHD:
RHD
Highlights 135bhp version of the highly-regarded S2 Elise Enormous service history file with extensive recent expenditure Full engine rebuild Suspension rebuilt and upgraded Other performance and reliability tweaks Overview Introduced as an upgrade to the K-Series engined S2, the Sport 135 package adds various cylinder head, intake, exhaust and ECU enhancements to produce around 135 bhp.
This is one such equipped S2 which means that it provides some extra fizz while retaining the model’s trademark light weight and delectable handling.
To add to the car’s appeal, the engine was fully rebuilt in 2024, to original specification, with the addition of an uprated head gasket, oil rail, and high tensile head bolts.
The thermostat has been relocated, and the cylinder head itself has been gas flowed and ported, with a larger throttle body and aluminium inlet manifold fitted.
Further improvements include an extensive suspension rebuild, including Quantum Racing One Zero adjustable dampers.
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Points of note
£15,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£20,604
Median Price (Since 2020)
£49,077
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Aug 09 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
79,939 miles
Registration Date
2002-03-01
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 08 2025 with 79,939 miles
Passed
On Aug 06 2024 with 74,811 miles
Passed
On Aug 09 2023 with 70,101 miles
Passed
On Aug 08 2022 with 67,435 miles
Passed
On Aug 10 2021 with 60,366 miles
Failed
On Jul 29 2021 with 60,360 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Jun 24 2020 with 52,758 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Failed
On Jun 24 2020 with 52,758 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jul 31 2019 with 49,976 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- under trays fitted from front to rear
Passed
On Jul 05 2018 with 49,630 miles
Passed
On Jul 07 2017 with 47,404 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- nearside headlamp aim low
Failed
On Jun 30 2017 with 47,404 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads outer track rod end on nearside rear track rod loose (2.4.G.1)
Advisory:
- nearside headlamp aim low
Passed
On Jun 27 2016 with 45,912 miles
Passed
On Jul 13 2015 with 39,008 miles
Passed
On Jun 24 2014 with 34,013 miles
Passed
On Jul 24 2013 with 33,845 miles
Passed
On Jun 25 2012 with 33,528 miles
Passed
On Jul 12 2011 with 31,414 miles
Passed
On Jul 12 2010 with 30,230 miles
Passed
On Jul 13 2009 with 28,456 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Jul 16 2008 with 24,718 miles
Failed
On Jul 14 2008 with 24,714 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Passed
On Apr 17 2007 with 21,621 miles
Passed
On Apr 13 2006 with 18,502 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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