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J22 RFS

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,136 mi
Last recorded14,136 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 RFS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 14,136 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 13,704 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 13,357 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 12,883 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 12,332 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 11,647 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 11,631 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 11,503 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 11,365 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 11,205 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 10,762 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 8,947 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 8,921 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 8,704 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 8,530 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 8,193 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Apr 2009 7,862 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,675 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2007 7,540 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 7,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J22 RFS is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red 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 J22 RFS, 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 J22 RFS registered?

J22 RFS is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 April 2000.

Is J22 RFS safe to buy?

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