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S70 TUS

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

6,150 mi
Last recorded6,150 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 6,150 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 5,974 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 5,840 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 5,721 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 5,511 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 5,060 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 5,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 4,897 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 4,559 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 4,538 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 4,532 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 4,532 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 3,656 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 3,455 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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S70 TUS is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S70 TUS, 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 S70 TUS registered?

S70 TUS is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 July 2000.

Is S70 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S70 TUS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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