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AO52 LRA

2002 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

61,392 mi
Last recorded61,392 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 LRA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 61,392 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 60,486 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 58,875 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 58,426 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 58,397 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2021 58,232 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 58,084 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 57,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 57,646 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 57,097 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,199 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,706 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 54,835 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,525 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 47,787 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,464 miles

all brake pads around half worn

rear disc inner faces slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 39,121 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,130 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,192 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,812 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 17,677 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 17,479 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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AO52 LRA is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 AO52 LRA, 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 AO52 LRA registered?

AO52 LRA is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 November 2002.

Is AO52 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 LRA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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