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V300 GHA

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,883 mi
Last recorded101,883 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV300 GHA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 101,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 101,837 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Unable to fully assess brake pipes as covers fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2025 101,830 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested All brakes binding , was originally though to be binding due to vehicle standing but appears to have further fault causing excessive binding to all wheels (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Unable to fully assess brake pipes as covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2024 101,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Unable to fully assess brake pipes as covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2023 101,349 miles

All brake discs and components corroded due to vehicle being out of use

All suspension components slightly corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to fully assess components- brake pipes ect as trays fitted under body

Pass 15 Jul 2022 101,349 miles

All brake discs and components corroded due to vehicle being out of use

All suspension components slightly corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully assess components - brake pipes ect as trays fitted under body

Pass 10 May 2014 101,300 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 2 May 2013 100,805 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 100,805 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 98,458 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 98,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 89,511 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 84,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 14 Jul 2008 72,010 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 58,433 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 58,432 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 44,586 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 31,894 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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V300 GHA is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 V300 GHA, 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 V300 GHA registered?

V300 GHA is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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