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W50 EAC

2000 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,430 mi
Last recorded29,430 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW50 EAC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 29,430 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 29,364 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 29,358 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 29,319 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 29,277 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 29,267 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 29,208 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 29,082 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 28,677 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 27,851 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 26,917 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 26,753 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,573 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,160 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 25,741 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 24,790 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 23,971 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 22,835 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 21,054 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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W50 EAC is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W50 EAC, 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

How do I check the history of W50 EAC?

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What year was W50 EAC registered?

W50 EAC is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W50 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W50 EAC shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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