MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
unable to test under bonnet items due to screwed down panels
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
rear brake pads approx 3mm
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
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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