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MC52 LES

2006 Lotus Europa

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,905 mi
Last recorded88,905 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Lotus Europa32,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 LES
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 88,905 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 88,496 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 84,545 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 80,109 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 80,109 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 78,667 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

coolant leak

Pass 16 Oct 2018 74,987 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,548 miles

front to rear brake pipe surface corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 68,548 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear brake pipe surface corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 64,076 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 64,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

oil leak from oil filter/housing

Pass 12 Oct 2015 53,653 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 42,855 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 37,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,460 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 27,927 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 23,592 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 18,897 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?

Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
557
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
brake binding 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 47
Stop lamp not working 45
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MC52 LES is a 2006 Lotus Europa in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 32,022 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 Europa fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MC52 LES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Europa typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 20 years old, this Lotus Europa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MC52 LES registered?

MC52 LES is a 2006 Lotus Europa, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is MC52 LES safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC52 LES shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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