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C1 AOJ

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,704 mi
Last recorded54,704 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 AOJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 54,704 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 54,001 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 53,218 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 53,135 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 53,001 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 52,642 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 52,237 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 52,011 miles

advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2016 51,979 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 51,410 miles

rear brake discs slight rust

Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,369 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 49,365 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,082 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,766 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 42,789 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 42,688 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,688 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 40,742 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 34,391 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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C1 AOJ is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 C1 AOJ, 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

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What year was C1 AOJ registered?

C1 AOJ is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 October 2000.

Is C1 AOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 AOJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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