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WV52 BHE

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,664 mi
Last recorded68,664 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 BHE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 68,664 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 65,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm [perishing in tread] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion inner edge of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm [perishing in tread] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion inner edge of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 65,840 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 65,318 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 63,551 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 63,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,960 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 59,083 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 55,033 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 51,209 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 46,424 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,928 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,190 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,263 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,411 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,748 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,722 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 35,407 miles

Offside dip beam aim is at high level.

Rear brake discs inner faces are worn.

Rear tyres are worn close to wear bar indiocators.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 30,041 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 24,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 24,746 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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WV52 BHE is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WV52 BHE, 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 WV52 BHE registered?

WV52 BHE is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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