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W504 YER

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

45,474 mi
Last recorded45,474 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW504 YER
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 45,474 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 44,800 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 44,622 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 44,454 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 44,286 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 44,060 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 43,874 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 43,413 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 42,912 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,509 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 41,834 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 41,384 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,582 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,908 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,354 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,660 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,339 miles

slight play nearside front steering arm.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,457 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 31,331 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,655 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,665 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 22,654 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W504 YER 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 95.5%.

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 W504 YER, 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 W504 YER registered?

W504 YER is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W504 YER safe to buy?

The MOT history for W504 YER shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W504 YER have outstanding finance?

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