2002 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · VU52 VXG
2002 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 60,518 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,518 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU52 VXG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/08/2026
- 60,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU52 VXG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Lotus Elise (VU52 VXG) between December 2021 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits to high (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
VU52 VXG Mileage History
- 15/12/202153,963 mi
- 22/12/202254,804 mi+841 mi
- 05/01/202455,323 mi+519 mi
- 06/11/202455,758 mi+435 mi
- 28/08/202660,518 mi+4,760 mi
Average of roughly 1,394 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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