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F7 JSW

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

36,676 mi
Last recorded36,676 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 JSW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 36,676 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 35,923 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 35,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 35,758 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2021 35,521 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 34,242 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 33,142 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 32,614 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,770 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 30,875 miles

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,618 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 29,594 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 29,185 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,463 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres low in centre of tread.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,662 miles

Slight wear/noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 1 May 2009 22,753 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 22,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 May 2008 20,545 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 18,110 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 15,700 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 15,660 miles

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

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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F7 JSW is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F7 JSW, 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 F7 JSW registered?

F7 JSW is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 August 2000.

Is F7 JSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F7 JSW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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