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EO52 AXZ

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

80,237 mi
Last recorded80,237 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 AXZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 80,237 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 79,885 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 79,579 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 79,451 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 79,001 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 78,429 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 78,418 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2020 77,917 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 77,498 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 75,500 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 72,854 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 72,017 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 71,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2015 71,005 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 62,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

n/s headlamp on upper limit

o/s headlamp on lower limit

Fail 12 Jun 2013 62,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

n/s headlamp on upper limit

o/s headlamp on lower limit

Pass 19 Jun 2012 57,064 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlamp on upper limit

o/s headlamp on lower limit

Fail 17 Jun 2011 54,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 51,285 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,736 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 42,314 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 26,998 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 9,290 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 8,796 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 5,767 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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EO52 AXZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO52 AXZ, 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 EO52 AXZ registered?

EO52 AXZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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