CarVerify

Free Car Check

WV52 BHP

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,383 mi
Last recorded70,383 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 BHP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 70,383 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 69,975 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 69,816 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 69,184 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 68,430 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 68,093 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 67,458 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 66,242 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 63,786 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REARS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 61,656 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 59,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,446 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,702 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,432 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,660 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2010 49,384 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,442 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 42,437 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,211 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,843 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,263 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 25,263 miles

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
Full Lotus Elise reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WV52 BHP is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WV52 BHP?

You can check the full history of WV52 BHP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WV52 BHP registered?

WV52 BHP is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is WV52 BHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV52 BHP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV52 BHP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WV52 BHP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.