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B15 HOY

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,707 mi
Last recorded41,707 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 HOY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 41,707 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 41,254 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 39,700 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 38,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 36,127 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 35,787 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 35,549 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2016 35,362 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 34,980 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 34,548 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 32,745 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 31,835 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 30,770 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 28,537 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 28,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake pads worn

Fail 5 Aug 2009 27,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 27,367 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 24,666 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 24,659 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 23,223 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 22,263 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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B15 HOY is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B15 HOY, 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 26 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B15 HOY?

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What year was B15 HOY registered?

B15 HOY is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is B15 HOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 HOY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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