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LG52 BYH

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,479 mi
Last recorded40,479 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 BYH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 40,479 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 40,479 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 40,479 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs pitted scored and heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on all 4 of the shock main bodies (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 40,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 39,892 miles

Both front tyres deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2017 39,582 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 39,526 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating in treads

Offside Front tyre deteriorating in treads

Pass 17 Nov 2014 39,147 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blade split but clears enough at time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2013 38,064 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres deterioating and splitting

Pass 13 Nov 2012 37,361 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,009 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 34,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 32,562 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,679 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,610 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 27,605 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 23,648 miles

All discs corroded

vehicle tested to the best of my ability due to fixwd panels and full length underbody covers

Pass 24 Oct 2006 18,417 miles

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

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)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Nov 2005 11,184 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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LG52 BYH is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LG52 BYH, 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 LG52 BYH registered?

LG52 BYH is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is LG52 BYH safe to buy?

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