MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
footbrake creeks under pressure
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
footbrake creeks under pressure
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
rear brake discs corroded and worn
rear brake pads worn to excess
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise 111S?
Based on 1,126 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU52 VXX is a 2002 Lotus Elise 111S in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2002 Lotus Elise 111S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 23,750 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 111S fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU52 VXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Lotus Elise 111S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lotus Elise 111S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VU52 VXX registered?
VU52 VXX is a 2002 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 11 October 2002.
Is VU52 VXX safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU52 VXX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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