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BV52 XNH

2002 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,938 mi
Last recorded75,938 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 XNH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 75,938 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 71,663 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres both close to the legal limit

Pass 11 Aug 2007 69,797 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 69,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 65,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 XNH is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XNH, 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 BV52 XNH registered?

BV52 XNH is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is BV52 XNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 XNH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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