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W224 TFP

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,360 mi
Last recorded32,360 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW224 TFP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 32,360 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 32,341 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 32,030 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 31,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

small chip in screen

undertrays/guards fitted front to rear on undercarriage

Pass 28 Jul 2016 31,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to both rear discs inner surfaces

slight wear/corrosion to both front discs inner surfaces

small chip in screen nearside

undertrays/guards fitted front to rear on undercarriage

Pass 19 Sep 2013 31,023 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,920 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 29,920 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 27,914 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 26,140 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 23,216 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 23,216 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,684 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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W224 TFP is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W224 TFP, 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 W224 TFP registered?

W224 TFP is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W224 TFP safe to buy?

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