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W2 YOK

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,349 mi
Last recorded5,349 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 YOK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 5,349 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 5,326 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 5,293 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 5,286 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 5,260 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 5,254 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 5,246 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 5,239 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 5,233 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 5,226 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 5,219 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 5,212 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 5,205 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 5,185 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 5,166 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 5,051 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 30 Dec 2009 5,001 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 4,987 miles

all tyres almost on wear/bars ;

Pass 4 Jan 2008 4,976 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 4,969 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 4,950 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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W2 YOK is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W2 YOK, 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

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What year was W2 YOK registered?

W2 YOK is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W2 YOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W2 YOK shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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