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BV52 XNK

2002 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

22,171 mi
Last recorded22,171 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 XNK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 22,171 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 21,831 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 21,311 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 20,199 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 19,279 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 17,886 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 15,205 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 12,192 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 10,118 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 10,117 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 7,974 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 7,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 5,314 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,926 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,226 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 36,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s s/washer jet inoperative

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,763 miles

o/s s/washer jet inoperative

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,880 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,881 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 32,870 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 XNK is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XNK, 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 XNK registered?

BV52 XNK is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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