MOT Status
ValidMileage
76,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
front and rear brake discs slightly corroded
o/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
slight bind on all four brakes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front bumper cracked
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISE REAR ENGINE BELLY PAN INSECURE.
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
ADVISE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYING ON.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
VEHICLE HAS CHARGING FAULT BATTERY FLAT AT TIME OF TEST , JUMP START REQUIERD.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
RY52 HFD is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2003 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 33,657 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 RY52 HFD, 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 23 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of RY52 HFD?
You can check the full history of RY52 HFD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was RY52 HFD registered?
RY52 HFD is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 February 2003.
Is RY52 HFD safe to buy?
The MOT history for RY52 HFD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RY52 HFD have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RY52 HFD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.