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RF52 LOT

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

49,450 mi
Last recorded49,450 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 49,450 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 49,183 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 49,178 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 49,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 48,933 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 48,597 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 48,339 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 47,815 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 45,928 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,201 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 40,066 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 35,596 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 35,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,461 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 28,133 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 23,199 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 16,108 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 15,426 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 15,426 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 13,676 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 11,227 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 9,327 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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RF52 LOT is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RF52 LOT, 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 RF52 LOT registered?

RF52 LOT is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is RF52 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 LOT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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