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JAY 285V

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

201,860 mi
Last recorded201,860 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAY 285V
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 201,860 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 201,860 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 201,198 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 200,740 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 199,576 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 198,796 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 193,550 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 189,302 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 188,747 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 187,617 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 187,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 185,222 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 183,248 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 180,363 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 173,539 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front no plate damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2014 173,539 miles

front no plate damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2013 162,289 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 162,289 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 149,757 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 140,201 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 140,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 131,548 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

inner faces of rear discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2009 114,848 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 31 Jan 2008 98,305 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 80,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2006 65,190 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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JAY 285V is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 JAY 285V, 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 JAY 285V registered?

JAY 285V is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is JAY 285V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAY 285V shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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