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LB52 TUV

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,583 mi
Last recorded39,583 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 TUV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 39,583 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 39,484 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 39,474 miles

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 39,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 39,286 miles

Full Under tray fitted Obscuring some components.

Pass 9 Feb 2022 38,841 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 38,265 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 37,843 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 37,173 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 36,505 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 35,789 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 34,916 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 34,632 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 33,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2013 33,873 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 32,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 31,858 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 30,440 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,145 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 24,177 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,710 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 20,580 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 18,404 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 18,404 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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LB52 TUV is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB52 TUV, 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 LB52 TUV registered?

LB52 TUV is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is LB52 TUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB52 TUV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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