2002 Lotus Elise 1.8

Overview

• Make: Lotus
• Model: Elise
• Version: 1.8 Manual RWD 2dr (120 bhp)
• Year: 2002
• Mileage: 41,200 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 1.8 litres, 120 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Red
• CO2: 168 g/km

About this car

This 2002 Lotus Elise has covered 41,200 miles. Its asking price of £18,995 is £2,107 below the AskCar estimate of £21,102. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 37 Lotus Elise adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. This car was first seen in our listings data 51 days ago. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is advertised by BM Automotive (Sw) in Saltash. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 4 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Good value: £2,107 (9%) under the AskCar estimate of £21,102.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 37 priced Lotus Elise adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2002 Lotus Elise has been on sale for at least 51 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 14 September 2026 at £18,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 17 December 2026.

It has had 24 MOTs. The latest, on 18 December 2025, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 39,583 miles, which matches the advertised 41,200 miles.