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LG52 BYV

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,889 mi
Last recorded67,889 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 67,889 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 67,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 67,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

chipped windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2023 65,780 miles

front & rear brake disc's slight wear

Pass 19 Apr 2022 64,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyre's wearing on inner edge's

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 62,556 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 60,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyre's wearing on inner edge's

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 60,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyre's wearing on inner edge's

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 57,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 53,960 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 50,870 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,877 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,800 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 42,994 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,233 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 34,971 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 27,486 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,301 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 22,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all 4 discs worn/pads appear lh/brake poor==f brake poor==nsf top ball joint boot split recc replace

Pass 17 Aug 2007 18,703 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 5,231 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 BYV is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LG52 BYV, 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 BYV registered?

LG52 BYV is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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