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W805 XJE

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,286 mi
Last recorded71,286 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW805 XJE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 71,286 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 70,000 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 68,815 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 67,384 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 65,915 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 65,206 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 63,902 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 63,079 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 61,437 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 10 May 2016 59,800 miles

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

under body trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 58,428 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hazard switch condition

slight play in the o/s rack arm

Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,752 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,968 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,167 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 33,557 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 33,557 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,089 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,343 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 30,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 30,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 25,362 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 20,076 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 20,076 miles

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

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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W805 XJE is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue 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 W805 XJE, 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 W805 XJE registered?

W805 XJE is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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