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FN52 HSD

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,104 mi
Last recorded33,104 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 HSD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 33,104 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 33,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 30,580 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 29,280 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 25,660 miles

Rear diffuser edge finisher missing both sides, Sharp edges.

rear N/S tyre close to wear limit

Fail 30 May 2008 25,660 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear diffuser edge finisher missing both sides, Sharp edges.

rear N/S tyre close to wear limit

Pass 25 May 2007 22,316 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 18,116 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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FN52 HSD is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN52 HSD, 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 FN52 HSD registered?

FN52 HSD is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is FN52 HSD safe to buy?

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