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E15 AJO

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,470 mi
Last recorded87,470 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 AJO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 87,470 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 87,080 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 86,635 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 86,217 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 85,756 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 84,914 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 84,169 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 83,395 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 83,395 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 80,217 miles

Wiper leaving lines.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,743 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 73,708 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 70,910 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 70,907 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Coolant leak

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 66,030 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Apr 2008 56,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 8 Apr 2008 56,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,470 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 Apr 2006 42,869 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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E15 AJO is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 E15 AJO, 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.

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What year was E15 AJO registered?

E15 AJO is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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