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W503 OCD

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,773 mi
Last recorded105,773 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 OCD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 105,773 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 104,898 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 104,299 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 104,299 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 103,989 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 103,304 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 103,071 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 102,297 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 100,163 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 98,178 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 96,202 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 93,633 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 91,635 miles

offside front tyre and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2014 88,772 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 86,740 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 82,754 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 78,720 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 78,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear discs pitting

Rear pads getting low

Vehicle fitted with complete undertray

Pass 3 Aug 2009 73,008 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 67,842 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 62,382 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 55,406 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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W503 OCD is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 W503 OCD, 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 W503 OCD registered?

W503 OCD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 March 2000.

Is W503 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W503 OCD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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