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W701 COO

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,270 mi
Last recorded80,270 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW701 COO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 80,270 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 80,168 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 80,154 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 80,062 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 80,016 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 79,925 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 79,749 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 79,361 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2015 79,135 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,774 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 78,757 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 78,734 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,232 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2011 76,639 miles

cover front to rear

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 19 Mar 2011 76,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake discs rusting

cover front to rear

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2010 71,930 miles

all brake discs rusting

Fail 20 Mar 2010 71,930 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs rusting

Pass 29 Dec 2008 60,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

vehicle has undershields cant check steering and suspension correctly

Pass 20 Dec 2007 53,176 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 53,176 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 52,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 46,720 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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W701 COO is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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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What year was W701 COO registered?

W701 COO is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 March 2000.

Is W701 COO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W701 COO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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