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AO52 LRK

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,036 mi
Last recorded53,036 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 LRK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 53,036 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 51,756 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 51,003 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 51,002 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 50,623 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 50,033 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 50,032 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,510 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 49,130 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 49,128 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 47,972 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 47,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 46,492 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 44,602 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 42,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre perished within tread

Fail 20 Oct 2015 42,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre perished within tread

Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine noisy

o/s/r shock spring cups corroded

o/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,986 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn low on tread/low on inner edges

both rear upper and lower spring mountings deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2011 30,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2011 30,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2010 24,791 miles

n/s/front tyre starting to perish.o/s/front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 20,234 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 19,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 19,263 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 15,607 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 12,383 miles

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 LRK is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LRK, 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 LRK registered?

AO52 LRK is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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