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DC52 DHC

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

5,140 mi
Last recorded5,140 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC52 DHC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 5,140 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 3,537 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 2,197 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 1,694 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 1,514 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 1,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 1,434 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 86 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 77 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2018 55,073 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 54,791 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 53,086 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,871 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 48,861 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,922 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,487 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 45,487 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,997 miles

under body tray full length of vehicle

Fail 25 Jun 2010 40,991 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under body tray full length of vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,924 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 27,595 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 26,926 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 26,900 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 26,301 miles

NSF tyre worn to 1.6mm †OSF tyre worn to 2.0mm †Limit is 1.6mm

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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DC52 DHC is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue 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 DC52 DHC, 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 DC52 DHC registered?

DC52 DHC is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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