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DCA 110W

2000 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

36,743 mi
Last recorded36,743 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCA 110W
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 36,743 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 36,725 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 35,945 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 34,887 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 33,866 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 32,746 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 31,911 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 31,114 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 30,548 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 29,941 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 29,230 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 28,589 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 28,037 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 27,715 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 26,870 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 25,878 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 24,974 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 24,420 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,168 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,122 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 17,632 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 16,640 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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DCA 110W is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 DCA 110W, 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 DCA 110W?

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What year was DCA 110W registered?

DCA 110W is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is DCA 110W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCA 110W shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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