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S950 APJ

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,413 mi
Last recorded68,413 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 APJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 68,413 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 68,370 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 68,342 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 68,254 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 68,226 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 68,198 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 67,991 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 67,675 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 67,349 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 67,349 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 66,635 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 66,083 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,311 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 64,180 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 62,217 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 60,473 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear brake pads wearing very low

Fail 12 Jan 2011 60,473 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake pads wearing very low

Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,903 miles

nearside front tyre noisey

Pass 12 Nov 2008 55,174 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 50,940 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 48,675 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 44,556 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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S950 APJ is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S950 APJ, 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 S950 APJ registered?

S950 APJ is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is S950 APJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S950 APJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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