MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Front registration plate is slightly deteriorated.
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)
both rear tyres wearing low on tread
handbrake cables slightly corroded
no suppliers name on rear number plate
both rear tyres wearing low on tread
handbrake cables slightly corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (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)
no suppliers name on rear number plate
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
1) slight exhaust leak from centre flex joint
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
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AO52 SVZ is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 SVZ, 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 SVZ registered?
AO52 SVZ is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 February 2003.
Is AO52 SVZ safe to buy?
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