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W10 TUS

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

15,927 mi
Last recorded15,927 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW10 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 15,927 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 15,597 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 15,183 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 14,703 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 14,209 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 13,704 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 13,094 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 12,619 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 12,304 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 11,796 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 11,574 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 11,219 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 11,076 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 10,786 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 10,231 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 9,841 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,538 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 9,173 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 8,789 miles

Exhaust emission values were very diddicult to attain.

Rear brake pads appear low but servicable.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 8,606 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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W10 TUS is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W10 TUS, 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 W10 TUS registered?

W10 TUS is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W10 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W10 TUS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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