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RO52 NPD

2002 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

9,616 mi
Last recorded9,616 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 NPD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 9,616 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 7,691 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 5,347 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 4,454 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 3,936 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 2,551 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 2,551 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 2,320 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 2,013 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 1,594 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear perished

Pass 12 Oct 2015 1,590 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 1,428 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 1,384 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 1,361 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 1,297 miles

ENGINE COOLING FAN NOT WORKING, IE ENGINE RUNNING VERY HOT

Fail 24 Aug 2011 1,297 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE COOLING FAN NOT WORKING, IE ENGINE RUNNING VERY HOT

Pass 24 Aug 2010 1,275 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 1,275 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 1,239 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 1,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 1,200 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 1,152 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 1,118 miles

nearside washer jet inoperative

offside spot lamp inoperative until tapped

slight play , offside front seat

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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RO52 NPD is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RO52 NPD, 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 RO52 NPD registered?

RO52 NPD is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is RO52 NPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 NPD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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