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FY52 XTT

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

46,362 mi
Last recorded46,362 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 XTT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 46,362 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 46,331 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 46,314 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 46,180 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 46,180 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 67,988 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 67,986 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 67,128 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 67,124 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 66,055 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brakes 25% out of balance

Pass 28 Oct 2013 63,784 miles

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

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,025 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 2-2.5mm

Fail 30 Oct 2012 61,025 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 2-2.5mm

Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,569 miles

both rear brake discs in very poor condition

rear brake imballance close to limits

Fail 28 Oct 2011 58,556 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake discs in very poor condition

rear brake imballance close to limits

Pass 1 Nov 2010 55,732 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2010 55,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,912 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 51,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 47,324 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 42,137 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 36,714 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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FY52 XTT is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FY52 XTT, 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 FY52 XTT registered?

FY52 XTT is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is FY52 XTT safe to buy?

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