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LG52 BYX

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,872 mi
Last recorded65,872 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 BYX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 65,872 miles

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Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2024 65,862 miles

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Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2023 65,767 miles

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Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 65,736 miles

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Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 65,577 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight side to side movement o/s font wheel

Pass 17 Feb 2015 65,541 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 65,520 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,452 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 65,452 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 63,947 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 63,947 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 60,652 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 57,975 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 54,127 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 49,447 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 49,447 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,236 miles

slight damage on wind screen

Pass 25 Oct 2005 20,154 miles

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.

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 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.

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