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RO52 VWH

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,898 mi
Last recorded52,898 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 VWH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 52,898 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 52,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 52,124 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 50,746 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 49,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 48,192 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 47,313 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 47,313 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 46,487 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 46,137 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 45,326 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 44,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 43,688 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 42,759 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,741 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,590 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 40,590 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 19 Dec 2011 39,276 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 37,747 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 37,747 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,290 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,058 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,285 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 21,094 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 7,821 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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RO52 VWH is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RO52 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

RO52 VWH is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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