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RV52 ZLZ

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,307 mi
Last recorded62,307 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 ZLZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 62,307 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 61,980 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017
Pass 22 Nov 2016
Fail 22 Nov 2016

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 55,001 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 51,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 50,180 miles

Both front top balljoints are slightly worn but not excessive

Both rear tyres have 4mm of tread left and wearing unevenly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper starting to smear the screen slightly

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Slight play in offside rear trackrod end but not excessive

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2013 50,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front top balljoints are slightly worn but not excessive

Both rear tyres have 4mm of tread left and wearing unevenly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper starting to smear the screen slightly

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Slight play in offside rear trackrod end but not excessive

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs are slightly worn

Pass 29 Nov 2012 45,911 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 45,904 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,986 miles

Front and rear discs are corroded

Slight play in offside rear rod end but not excessive

Slight play in offside rear wheel but not excessive

Fail 29 Nov 2011 41,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front and rear discs are corroded

Slight play in offside rear rod end but not excessive

Slight play in offside rear wheel but not excessive

Pass 16 Dec 2010 38,214 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,526 miles

unable to test under bonnet items due to screwed down panels

Fail 4 Dec 2009 32,522 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to test under bonnet items due to screwed down panels

Pass 2 Dec 2008 28,592 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 25,697 miles

rear brake pads approx 3mm

Fail 4 Dec 2007 25,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake pads approx 3mm

Pass 12 Dec 2006 21,724 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 17,118 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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RV52 ZLZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV52 ZLZ, 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 RV52 ZLZ registered?

RV52 ZLZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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