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DEZ 4866

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,200 mi
Last recorded35,200 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 4866
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 35,200 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 34,962 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 34,653 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 34,416 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 34,066 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 33,744 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 32,959 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 31,323 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,079 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 27,975 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 26,666 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 26,666 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 24,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 24,566 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 22,594 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 22,594 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 21,991 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 21,991 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 21,184 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 19,624 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 18,719 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 16,137 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 15,278 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,666 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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DEZ 4866 is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DEZ 4866, 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 DEZ 4866 registered?

DEZ 4866 is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is DEZ 4866 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEZ 4866 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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