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FDZ 9000

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,689 mi
Last recorded60,689 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDZ 9000
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2025 60,689 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 59,941 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2023 59,122 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 58,583 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 56,881 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 55,278 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 54,526 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 53,460 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,933 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet hinge partially seized

Fail 2 Apr 2014 48,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet hinge partially seized

Pass 9 Mar 2013 47,804 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 47,049 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,681 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 45,681 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 43,382 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 40,534 miles

both front tyres slight cracking on tread

Pass 12 Mar 2008 38,546 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,324 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 30,996 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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FDZ 9000 is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FDZ 9000, 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 FDZ 9000 registered?

FDZ 9000 is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is FDZ 9000 safe to buy?

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