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W569 TBC

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

75,700 mi
Last recorded75,700 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW569 TBC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 75,700 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 74,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 73,496 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 72,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 71,357 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 71,357 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 70,327 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 70,019 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,172 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2018 68,170 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 65,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 63,973 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 62,191 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 61,028 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf w/bearing light wear

Fail 6 Oct 2014 61,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf w/bearing light wear

Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 58,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,959 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,007 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 54,006 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 52,263 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 48,129 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 48,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,989 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 42,028 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,930 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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W569 TBC is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W569 TBC, 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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W569 TBC is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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