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V115 GLF

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,210 mi
Last recorded68,210 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV115 GLF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 68,210 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2026 68,210 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Switch wont stay on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Wet inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Wet inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2025 67,191 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 67,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 13 Sep 2023 66,030 miles

exhaust emissions unstable.

screen wash delivery volume low.

Pass 12 Sep 2022 64,786 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 63,491 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 63,399 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

covers fitted to under side of vehicle not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 26 Jun 2019 62,116 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 60,407 miles

front number plate poor

headlight aims just acceptable

nearside front shock absorber damp

slight play in nearside rear hub/ bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2017 57,140 miles

both headlight aims on limit

oil showing at n/s rear shock absorber

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,321 miles

front number plate poor

Fail 26 Apr 2016 52,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front number plate poor

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,214 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,164 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 44,164 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,064 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 40,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,949 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 37,810 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,927 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 33,287 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 30,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V115 GLF is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V115 GLF, 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 V115 GLF registered?

V115 GLF is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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