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W12 ONE

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,876 mi
Last recorded12,876 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 ONE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 12,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Post silencer tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked but not effecting emitted light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit -2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit - 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2012 12,594 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 12,181 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 10,629 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 10,468 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2009 10,468 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2008 10,115 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 10,115 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 9,799 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 9,149 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 ONE is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ONE, 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 ONE registered?

W12 ONE is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W12 ONE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 ONE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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