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CE52 VVR

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,286 mi
Last recorded49,286 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 VVR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 49,286 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 44,848 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 44,831 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight wear in both nearside and offside ()

Front damage to bumper

full under trays fitted not allowing a full underside inspection of all components

Pass 20 Jul 2023 40,779 miles

VEHICLE UNDERTRAYS OBSCURE TESTIBLE ITEMS

Pass 30 May 2022 40,454 miles

various undertrays obscure testible items

Pass 14 Aug 2020 39,299 miles

Nearside Front inner rack end has slight play

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie bar rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,317 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,752 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 31,752 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 23,457 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 20,110 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar links

unable to check underside fully due to covers

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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CE52 VVR is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CE52 VVR, 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 CE52 VVR registered?

CE52 VVR is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is CE52 VVR safe to buy?

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