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W685 JDX

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,980 mi
Last recorded79,980 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 JDX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 79,980 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 77,156 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 76,218 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 75,157 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 74,671 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 74,671 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 73,654 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 72,499 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 66,354 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 69,232 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 64,067 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,137 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,278 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 21 Aug 2013 56,198 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,228 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,631 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 51,631 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 47,016 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,202 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,377 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 35,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 31,944 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,885 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 23,657 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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W685 JDX is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W685 JDX, 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 W685 JDX registered?

W685 JDX is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W685 JDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W685 JDX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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