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W13 LOT

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,786 mi
Last recorded61,786 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW13 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 61,786 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 60,571 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 58,762 miles

Offside Front headlamp lens cloudy

Fail 8 Aug 2023 58,762 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp lens cloudy

Pass 23 May 2022 58,258 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 57,691 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 56,862 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 55,974 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 53,447 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 53,447 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 52,230 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 49,682 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 20 Feb 2015 49,101 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 46,595 miles

Crack in near/side lower corner of screen.

Diff noisey.???

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,628 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,228 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2012 43,198 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,102 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 39,093 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,848 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,632 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,043 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 27,015 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,260 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 20,705 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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W13 LOT is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 W13 LOT, 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 W13 LOT registered?

W13 LOT is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W13 LOT safe to buy?

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