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EYO 4J

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

8,781 mi
Last recorded8,781 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYO 4J
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 8,781 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 8,498 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 8,411 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 8,340 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 8,133 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 7,860 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 7,682 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 7,528 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 7,401 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 7,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 7,148 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside ()

Fail 29 Jun 2015 7,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Slight play nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 Jun 2015 7,074 miles

Slight play nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 25 Jun 2014 6,993 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 6,835 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 6,750 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 6,633 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 6,519 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 6,292 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 61,925 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 5,929 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 5,487 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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EYO 4J is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue 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 EYO 4J, 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 EYO 4J registered?

EYO 4J is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is EYO 4J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYO 4J 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.

Does EYO 4J have outstanding finance?

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