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D1 SJD

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

52,659 mi
Last recorded52,659 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 SJD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 52,659 miles

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

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

reverse light inoperative

Pass 10 Feb 2025 52,254 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 50,204 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 50,204 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 49,649 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 48,907 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 47,432 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 45,019 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 44,609 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,301 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,063 miles

Small distortion on nearside rear wheel

Pass 8 May 2015 40,908 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 39,369 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 35,860 miles

Dust covers perishing on track rod ends o/s & n/s.

Rear wheel bearing noisy at o/s.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 35,692 miles

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

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

Dust covers perishing on track rod ends o/s & n/s.

Rear wheel bearing noisy at o/s.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 28,859 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 18,248 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,737 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 30 May 2008 14,760 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 14,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2007 12,396 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 9,770 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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D1 SJD is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 D1 SJD, 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 D1 SJD registered?

D1 SJD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is D1 SJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 SJD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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