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WJ52 HXX

2002 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

45,571 mi
Last recorded45,571 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 HXX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 45,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 44,773 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 44,620 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 44,309 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 44,008 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 43,557 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 43,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Oct 2018 43,066 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2017 42,234 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,890 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 41,641 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 41,090 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,833 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,917 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 38,022 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,873 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,838 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 33,838 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 33,004 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 33,004 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,225 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 29,225 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 222,373 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 22,273 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 22,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Jun 2006 15,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 14,785 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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WJ52 HXX is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WJ52 HXX, 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 WJ52 HXX registered?

WJ52 HXX is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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