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W658 COO

2000 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,586 mi
Last recorded100,586 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW658 COO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 100,586 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 99,725 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroding, inner face heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroding, inner face heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 98,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several small chips in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 97,223 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 97,223 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 95,437 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 95,437 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded All hose ferrules, front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Expansion tank cracked. ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 93,299 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc pitted and corroded

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 91,284 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 89,176 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 86,763 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 81,689 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 81,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 77,303 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 77,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 73,346 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 70,284 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 65,785 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 61,473 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2009 56,151 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 51,680 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 47,117 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 42,549 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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W658 COO is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W658 COO, 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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W658 COO is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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