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AO52 LPY

2003 Lotus Elise · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Lotus Elise Petrol 1796cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 78,190 miles on the clock, averaging 2,951 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AO52 LPY

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,190
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,951

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,190 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,232
Average per year2,951
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO52 LPY 29k41k54k66k78k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,190 miles
Since last MOT+1,232 miles
PASS
Mileage76,958 miles
Since last MOT+1,419 miles
PASS
Mileage75,539 miles
Since last MOT+2,569 miles
PASS
Mileage72,970 miles
Since last MOT+3,524 miles
PASS
Mileage69,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,446 miles
Since last MOT+1,861 miles
PASS
Mileage67,585 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,584 miles
Since last MOT+1,477 miles
PASS
Mileage66,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,107 miles
Since last MOT+743 miles
PASS
Mileage65,364 miles
Since last MOT+1,501 miles
PASS
Mileage63,863 miles
Since last MOT+3,126 miles
PASS
Mileage60,737 miles
Since last MOT+2,246 miles
PASS
Mileage58,491 miles
Since last MOT+3,975 miles
PASS
Mileage54,516 miles
Since last MOT+3,992 miles
PASS
Mileage50,524 miles
Since last MOT+7,404 miles
PASS
Mileage43,120 miles
Since last MOT+5,377 miles
PASS
Mileage37,743 miles
Since last MOT+8,592 miles
PASS
Mileage29,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,151 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 LPY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AO52 LPY

What car is AO52 LPY?

AO52 LPY is an blue Lotus Elise, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AO52 LPY?

The last recorded mileage for AO52 LPY was 78,190 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO52 LPY passed its MOT?

AO52 LPY has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Sep 2022.

Is AO52 LPY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO52 LPY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AO52 LPY?

AO52 LPY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.