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FN52 HSX

2002 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

169,520 mi
Last recorded169,520 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 HSX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 169,520 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 168,798 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 168,734 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 167,259 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 167,259 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 166,708 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 165,517 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 164,146 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 164,146 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 163,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 163,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 162,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyre valves split

Fail 4 Aug 2018 162,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyre valves split

Pass 4 Aug 2017 161,286 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 159,061 miles

Os front tyre has worn unevenly

Wipers are smeary

Fail 10 Aug 2016 159,028 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Os front tyre has worn unevenly

Wipers are smeary

Pass 19 Aug 2015 147,817 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED - Check at service

Fail 13 Aug 2015 147,640 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED - Check at service

Pass 22 Aug 2014 134,223 miles

Play in rack os

Rear tyres have worn to 2.5-3mm

front coil springs are very corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 134,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in rack os

Rear tyres have worn to 2.5-3mm

front coil springs are very corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 120,089 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 120,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blade smearing screen

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 106,848 miles

brake discs becoming slightly corroded

ns rear shock becoming slightly damp

slight movement in steering os

Pass 10 Aug 2011 91,997 miles

slight play o/s steering.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 77,186 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 62,014 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 62,014 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,771 miles

rear number plate

Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,605 miles

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

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

complete vehicle under tray fitted

corosion to road springs

corosion to suspension items

slight corosion to metal brake pipes

unable to see brake resevoir

Pass 18 Dec 2006 39,383 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 29,337 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 29,337 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 HSX is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 HSX, 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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FN52 HSX is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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