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W103 PPD

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,352 mi
Last recorded42,352 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 PPD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 42,352 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 41,446 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 41,144 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 40,764 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 40,678 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 40,406 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 40,039 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,210 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 37,968 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 35,156 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

slight play in nearside rear toe link

Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,059 miles

1) wear in n/s rear hub stabiliser bar bush

Fail 14 Apr 2012 32,946 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

1) wear in n/s rear hub stabiliser bar bush

Pass 22 Apr 2011 29,375 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 24,179 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,471 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 21,786 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 20,024 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 20,024 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)

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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W103 PPD is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W103 PPD, 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 W103 PPD registered?

W103 PPD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W103 PPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W103 PPD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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