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W59 PPD

2000 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,121 mi
Last recorded103,121 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW59 PPD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 103,121 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 98,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 97,459 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 95,837 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 93,396 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 93,396 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 92,661 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 90,283 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 90,283 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 85,029 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 85,029 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 79,068 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 73,839 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 67,456 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 67,456 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 61,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 56,983 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 50,392 miles

n/s/r wheel binding.

Fail 20 Dec 2012 50,392 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r wheel binding.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,206 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 45,206 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,259 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 39,258 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear exhaust may be broken

Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,434 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)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 33,434 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 2 Mar 2009 27,850 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,304 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,071 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 23,910 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 23,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly 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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W59 PPD is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W59 PPD, 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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W59 PPD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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