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HD52 OEY

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

28,019 mi
Last recorded28,019 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 OEY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 28,019 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 66,255 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall edge of tread slight cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 66,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall edge of tread slight cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 66,030 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 65,853 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 65,622 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 65,264 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 64,985 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,680 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 63,744 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 63,744 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 63,713 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 63,015 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 63,015 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,375 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 53,500 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 53,500 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 49,377 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,846 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 45,846 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 42,029 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 36,873 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 30,533 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HD52 OEY is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HD52 OEY, 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 HD52 OEY registered?

HD52 OEY is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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