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AP52 YLH

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,451 mi
Last recorded50,451 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 YLH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 50,451 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 49,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 49,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 48,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 48,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,453 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 38,453 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,808 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,231 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 31,085 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 31,075 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 26,819 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 22,676 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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AP52 YLH is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP52 YLH, 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 AP52 YLH registered?

AP52 YLH is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AP52 YLH safe to buy?

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