MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
full undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
covers fitted blocking inspection
covers prevent full inspection of some components
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
covers prevent full inspection of some components
flat spots on n/s/f tyre tread
n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
offside front pads wearing low
offside front pads wearing low
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO52 OPM is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2003 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 33,657 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 OPM, 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 23 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AO52 OPM registered?
AO52 OPM is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 February 2003.
Is AO52 OPM safe to buy?
The MOT history for AO52 OPM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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