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BV52 XNN

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

153,684 mi
Last recorded153,684 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 XNN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 153,684 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 153,678 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 153,652 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle unable to stay idling during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Light switch board loose. Can still be controlled from drivers position

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 152,669 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Oct 2023 152,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2022 149,913 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 148,226 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 146,133 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 146,133 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 143,386 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 138,411 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 131,745 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 124,296 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 124,296 miles

Emissions not tested unable to get a satisfactory reading (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 118,474 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2014 110,795 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 100,122 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 91,582 miles

front tyres cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,467 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 79,292 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 63,876 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 53,376 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 46,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

all four brake discs very rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2006 38,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,012 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 XNN is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XNN, 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 XNN registered?

BV52 XNN is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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