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AN52 LOT

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,447 mi
Last recorded49,447 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN52 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 49,447 miles

eml on

Fail 3 Jun 2024 49,447 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

eml on

Pass 11 May 2023 48,928 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 48,787 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 48,453 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake weak (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 48,410 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 48,324 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 47,586 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 46,641 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 46,350 miles

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened signs of metal fatigue / offside & nearside (2.4.C.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 44,605 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 27 Aug 2013 38,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs showing heavy wear

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear discs worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,459 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 27,415 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,609 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 23,609 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 23,574 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 22,929 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 22,918 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 16,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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AN52 LOT is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2002 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 36,462 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AN52 LOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AN52 LOT registered?

AN52 LOT is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is AN52 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN52 LOT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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