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W701 CJW

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,982 mi
Last recorded43,982 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW701 CJW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 43,982 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 43,982 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 43,578 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 42,848 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 42,023 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 41,130 miles

Front and rear suspension could not be tested as no jacking point visible pass/advise

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 40,506 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 39,192 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 37,802 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 37,800 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2017 36,852 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 36,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ON INNER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ON INNER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 35,191 miles

COVERS FITTED TO FLOORING OF CAR AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 35,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

COVERS FITTED TO FLOORING OF CAR AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,119 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,461 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 28,822 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,655 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 22,744 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 19,102 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,752 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 13,168 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 11,152 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 9,631 miles

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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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W701 CJW 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 83.3%.

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 W701 CJW, 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 W701 CJW?

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What year was W701 CJW registered?

W701 CJW is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 May 2000.

Is W701 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W701 CJW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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