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YE52 FBO

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,375 mi
Last recorded35,375 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 FBO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 35,375 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 35,375 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 34,187 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 32,479 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 30,687 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 29,242 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 29,242 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 27,608 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 25,995 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 22,329 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 21,369 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 21,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,227 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 19,223 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2007 7,406 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 4,731 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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YE52 FBO is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YE52 FBO, 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 YE52 FBO registered?

YE52 FBO is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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