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KS52 LTS

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

25,799 mi
Last recorded25,799 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 25,799 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 25,799 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2025 25,770 miles

Nearside DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED, BUT DOES NOT RESTRICT VIEW

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 25,741 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 25,741 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 25,727 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Feb 2022
Pass 8 Feb 2021 25,674 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Feb 2020 256,199 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 3 Feb 2020 256,199 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Feb 2019 255,734 miles

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

mil illuminated

Fail 1 Feb 2019 255,733 miles

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

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

mil illuminated

Pass 10 Feb 2018 254,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 252,916 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 53,779 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,886 miles

slight pitting to both front inner brake surface

Fail 1 Apr 2014 47,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,507 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

full alloy covers underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,491 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (raised shoulder tyres)

Slight play in nearside front rack end

Unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to undershields

Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,178 miles

windscreen chipped zone B

both rear indicators going white

Fail 26 Aug 2011 40,176 miles

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

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

both rear indicators going white

windscreen chipped zone B

Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,504 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 38,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,340 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 35,031 miles

NSR & OSR HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MEETING REQUIRED EFFICIENCY . BUT ACCEPATABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 13 Aug 2007 32,842 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)

ns head light low, (bottom of spec)

os head light high, (top of spec)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 30,588 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 30,525 miles

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

NSF TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT . ONLY JUST ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST.

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST.

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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KS52 LTS is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 KS52 LTS, 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 KS52 LTS registered?

KS52 LTS is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is KS52 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 LTS shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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