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W36 ULO

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,353 mi
Last recorded56,353 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW36 ULO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 56,353 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 56,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 55,964 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 55,364 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 54,899 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 54,892 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 54,589 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 54,156 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 53,676 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 53,344 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 53,286 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 52,662 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,106 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 52,106 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 50,493 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 22 Oct 2015 50,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 49,654 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,087 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,492 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,404 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,078 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 42,078 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,195 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 39,195 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,532 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 37,532 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,368 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,381 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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W36 ULO is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W36 ULO, 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 W36 ULO registered?

W36 ULO is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W36 ULO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W36 ULO shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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