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J1 MCD

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,453 mi
Last recorded94,453 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 MCD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2025 94,453 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 92,534 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 91,242 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 90,419 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 89,582 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 89,279 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 85,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,337 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 77,939 miles

Offside Front steering arm inner joint has slight movement at fixing

Pass 8 Apr 2016 75,178 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,185 miles

Front tyres are getting low

Pass 22 Apr 2014 69,381 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,016 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 64,338 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,945 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 58,262 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,601 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 48,793 miles

Rear tyres starting to get abit low on tread

Pass 4 Apr 2007 47,031 miles

Park brake cables were fouling rear wheels .Rectified.

Rear discs inner faces poor.

Reduced performance at rear brakes.

Scratching and damage at windscreen.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 44,178 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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J1 MCD is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J1 MCD, 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 J1 MCD registered?

J1 MCD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is J1 MCD safe to buy?

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