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AO52 LSE

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,614 mi
Last recorded47,614 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 47,614 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 47,149 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 47,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 46,808 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 46,808 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,246 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 40,987 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 40,983 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,968 miles

no cat fitted to car

Fail 27 Nov 2008 32,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

no cat fitted to car

Pass 23 Nov 2007 21,224 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 17,294 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 LSE is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO52 LSE registered?

AO52 LSE is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is AO52 LSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 LSE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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