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W12 MDM

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

32,460 mi
Last recorded32,460 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

RegistrationW12 MDM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 32,460 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 31,947 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 31,786 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 31,786 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 31,398 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 30,650 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 30,316 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 29,645 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 28,895 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 27,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 27,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 27,422 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,784 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 25,552 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 24,583 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 24,583 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 23,060 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,614 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 21,899 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,660 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 18,746 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 17,525 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,136 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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W12 MDM is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W12 MDM, 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 W12 MDM registered?

W12 MDM is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W12 MDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 MDM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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