MOT Status
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56,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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full under tray fitted
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front indicator temp repair
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front indicator temp repair
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres wearing low on inner edge
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
under trays fitted front to rear.
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
under trays fitted front to rear.
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ52 MOV is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 HJ52 MOV, 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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How do I check the history of HJ52 MOV?
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What year was HJ52 MOV registered?
HJ52 MOV is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 October 2002.
Is HJ52 MOV safe to buy?
The MOT history for HJ52 MOV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HJ52 MOV have outstanding finance?
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