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BV52 XLS

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,091 mi
Last recorded50,091 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 XLS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,091 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 49,587 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 48,839 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 46,355 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 46,355 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 46,299 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight play in NSF upper suspension ball joint

Pass 2 Sep 2005 37,723 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 XLS is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BV52 XLS, 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.

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What year was BV52 XLS registered?

BV52 XLS is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BV52 XLS safe to buy?

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