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W18 TUS

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

51,021 mi
Last recorded51,021 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 51,021 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Or rack

Rear Brake discs corrosion inner faces (rusty)

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Fronts / rears (rusty) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wiper blade is deteriorating

Pass 14 Jul 2025 50,885 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Or rack

Rear brake discs have corrosion inner faces (rusty)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Fronts/rears (rusty) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 50,390 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Reverse light is inoperative

Slight corrosion (rust) inside of rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2023 49,247 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 49,242 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 48,389 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 47,108 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 46,415 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 45,277 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 43,801 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

advice corrosion to all suspension parts

Pass 28 Feb 2017 42,855 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 41,608 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 39,495 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 39,493 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 37,771 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,864 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,556 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,003 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,054 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,747 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 25,100 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 22,907 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 20,413 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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W18 TUS is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W18 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

How do I check the history of W18 TUS?

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What year was W18 TUS registered?

W18 TUS is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W18 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W18 TUS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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