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AO52 OPM

2003 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,976 mi
Last recorded61,976 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 OPM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 61,976 miles

full undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Oct 2023 52,585 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 46,823 miles

covers prevent full inspection of some components

Fail 23 Sep 2022 46,821 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,754 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 21,212 miles

flat spots on n/s/f tyre tread

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread

Fail 22 May 2007 18,360 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front pads wearing low

Pass 22 May 2007 18,360 miles

offside front pads wearing low

Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,650 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 14,650 miles

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.

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 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?

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