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WN52 MFV

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,389 mi
Last recorded34,389 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 MFV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 34,389 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,255 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 33,244 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)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 30,918 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 30,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front 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 18 Nov 2013 28,988 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 27,923 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 26,273 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 24,389 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 22,018 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 19,509 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 16,573 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 14,645 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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WN52 MFV is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WN52 MFV, 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 WN52 MFV registered?

WN52 MFV is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 December 2002.

Is WN52 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN52 MFV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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