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TW52 LOT

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,279 mi
Last recorded42,279 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW52 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 42,279 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 41,773 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 41,302 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 41,134 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 40,857 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 40,398 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 40,194 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 39,352 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 38,726 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 37,562 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 36,399 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 34,606 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,039 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper smeary

Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,329 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,356 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,215 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly perished in base of tread groves

Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,338 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,661 miles

Front tyres showing signs of perishing.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,034 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 11,198 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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TW52 LOT is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TW52 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.

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What year was TW52 LOT registered?

TW52 LOT is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is TW52 LOT safe to buy?

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