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WV52 LCL

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,534 mi
Last recorded94,534 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 LCL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 94,534 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 94,534 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle running rough at fast idle

Pass 13 Nov 2021 93,640 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 92,176 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 90,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,238 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

additional high beam lamp on o/s not working

Fail 11 Jun 2014 85,178 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

additional high beam lamp on o/s not working

Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,902 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 76,360 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 67,437 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 61,056 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 56,339 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 52,951 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 44,494 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small split in wiper blade

Fail 3 Feb 2007 44,494 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small split in wiper blade

Pass 8 Feb 2006 25,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 LCL is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 33,657 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 WV52 LCL, 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 23 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WV52 LCL registered?

WV52 LCL is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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