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AO52 LSF

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,027 mi
Last recorded17,027 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 LSF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 17,027 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 15,015 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 13,399 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 11,872 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 11,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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 LSF is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LSF, 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 LSF registered?

AO52 LSF is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is AO52 LSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 LSF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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