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V25 LOT

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,847 mi
Last recorded27,847 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV25 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 27,847 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 26,346 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 26,014 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 25,236 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 24,824 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 24,620 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 24,620 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 24,075 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 23,862 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 23,438 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 21,932 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 21,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,307 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 20,137 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front disc lightly scored

nearside front pads worn slightly lower than offside front

Pass 26 Jul 2010 19,211 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 18,530 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 16,987 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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V25 LOT is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V25 LOT, 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 V25 LOT registered?

V25 LOT is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 June 2000.

Is V25 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V25 LOT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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