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WF52 BCO

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,517 mi
Last recorded42,517 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 BCO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2010 42,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

discs alround corroded

o/s washer jet bloked

radiator leaking coolent and radiator fan bearings noisey

rear spring bottom collar corroded part missing

Pass 9 Nov 2010 42,517 miles

discs alround corroded

o/s washer jet bloked

radiator leaking coolent and radiator fan bearings noisey

rear spring bottom collar corroded part missing

Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,496 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,347 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 34,434 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 29,587 miles

advise exhaust blowing at flexi pipe

advise front and rear brake discs slightly scored/corroded

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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WF52 BCO is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WF52 BCO, 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 WF52 BCO registered?

WF52 BCO is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is WF52 BCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF52 BCO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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