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BV52 XNB

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,910 mi
Last recorded99,910 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 99,910 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 99,710 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 99,553 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 99,314 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 98,972 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 98,458 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 98,064 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 87,502 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 93,264 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2013 93,264 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 89,575 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 86,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all under body covered by full length undershield

customer changed front number on site

Pass 11 Oct 2010 81,517 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 81,517 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 77,052 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 77,050 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 70,950 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 70,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2007 67,583 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 61,100 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 61,100 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in nearside of steering rack.

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 XNB is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XNB, 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 XNB registered?

BV52 XNB is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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