MOT Status
ValidMileage
65,872 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chip in screen
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Chip in screen
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Chip in screen
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Chip in screen
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
slight side to side movement o/s font wheel
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all four discs corroded on inner face
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
inner rack joint play o/s. broken alternator bracket
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
inner rack joint play o/s. broken alternator bracket
N/S/F AND O/S/R spring top mount deterating
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front wiper poor
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front & rear brake discs slightly worn
slight damage on wind screen
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LG52 BYX is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 BYX, 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 BYX registered?
LG52 BYX is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 October 2002.
Is LG52 BYX safe to buy?
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