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ECZ 8444

2000 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,919 mi
Last recorded41,919 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 8444
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 41,919 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 41,273 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 38,617 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 37,323 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 36,853 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 36,853 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 34,788 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 31,556 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 27,597 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 24,448 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 24,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 23,424 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,424 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 23,424 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)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 23,424 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 21,619 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 18,935 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 16,011 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 13,570 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 10,643 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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ECZ 8444 is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ECZ 8444, 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 ECZ 8444?

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What year was ECZ 8444 registered?

ECZ 8444 is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is ECZ 8444 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 8444 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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