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W402 YAL

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,454 mi
Last recorded53,454 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW402 YAL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 53,454 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 53,349 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 51,664 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 50,157 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 48,776 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 47,301 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 47,301 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 44,874 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 44,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 44,450 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 44,080 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,631 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 43,322 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,437 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 37,005 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,298 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 22,438 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 30 May 2008 22,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jun 2007 15,579 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 15,577 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,365 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 14,365 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W402 YAL is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 W402 YAL, 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 W402 YAL registered?

W402 YAL is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W402 YAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W402 YAL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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