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HJ52 MPX

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,428 mi
Last recorded18,428 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 MPX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2010 18,428 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 18,131 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 18,131 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

may have slight exhaust blow.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 14,237 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 9,436 miles

N/S/F spring retainer slightly corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R Spring retainers corroded slightly.

Fail 19 Mar 2008 9,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

N/S/F spring retainer slightly corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R Spring retainers corroded slightly.

Pass 8 May 2007 9,078 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 7,608 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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HJ52 MPX is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MPX, 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 HJ52 MPX registered?

HJ52 MPX is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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