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BV52 XLE

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

32,367 mi
Last recorded32,367 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 XLE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 32,367 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 31,711 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 31,184 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 30,533 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 29,664 miles

EDBED26A

Pass 16 Mar 2021 28,671 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 27,928 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 27,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 26,386 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 25,456 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 24,436 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 23,682 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2014 22,367 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 21,942 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 21,219 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 21,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,198 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 20,175 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 18,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,905 miles

slight leak n/s/rear shock absorber

Pass 11 Mar 2008 15,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 13,136 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 11,420 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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BV52 XLE is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV52 XLE, 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

How do I check the history of BV52 XLE?

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What year was BV52 XLE registered?

BV52 XLE is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 November 2002.

Is BV52 XLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 XLE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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