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SC52 LOT

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

13,790 mi
Last recorded13,790 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 13,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 13,703 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 13,547 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 13,182 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 13,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 12,850 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 12,609 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 12,403 miles

Coolant leak front ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 12,023 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 11,520 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 11,207 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 10,803 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 10,359 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 10,228 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 9,740 miles

Front wiper smears

Pass 14 Dec 2011 9,146 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 8,491 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 7,987 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 7,094 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 6,356 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 5,533 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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SC52 LOT is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 SC52 LOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC52 LOT registered?

SC52 LOT is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is SC52 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC52 LOT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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