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W507 OCD

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

17,886 mi
Last recorded17,886 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW507 OCD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 17,886 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 17,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 16,314 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 16,256 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 16,256 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 16,155 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 16,155 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 16,115 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 16,028 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 16,028 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 15,980 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 15,929 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 15,799 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 15,799 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 15,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 15,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 15,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 15,159 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 15,159 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,805 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 23 Mar 2011 14,618 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 25 Mar 2010 14,346 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 13,984 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,757 miles

corrosion to inside edges of both rear brake discs noit excessiuve.

uneven wear to both rear tyres across centre tread causing slight distortion tread depth at lowest point 2.5 to 3 mm.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 12,887 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 12,825 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,147 miles

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

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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W507 OCD is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W507 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 W507 OCD registered?

W507 OCD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 March 2000.

Is W507 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W507 OCD shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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