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VU52 VXL

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,690 mi
Last recorded66,690 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 VXL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 66,690 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 66,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 66,222 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Jun 2018 66,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc has surface rust outer face

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre uneven wear inner edge

Whole of underside has protection shields fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2018 66,113 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre uneven wear inner edge

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc has surface rust outer face

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Whole of underside has protection shields fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 64,406 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount. ()

Nearside Front Brake disc rusty.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake disc rusty.

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to mis-shape on inner shoulder.

Offside Rear Tyre starting to mis-shape on inner shoulder.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 64,401 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount. ()

Nearside Front Brake disc rusty.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake disc rusty.

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to mis-shape on inner shoulder.

Offside Rear Tyre starting to mis-shape on inner shoulder.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 60,376 miles

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 8 May 2015 59,876 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 58,945 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 13 May 2014 58,944 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 24 May 2013 58,356 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 57,066 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,889 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,892 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 50,713 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 50,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear brake pads starting to wear low

tested wet

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2008 45,311 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 40,048 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 38,130 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 34,911 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 34,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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VU52 VXL is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VU52 VXL, 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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VU52 VXL is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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