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W951 NDW

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,266 mi
Last recorded27,266 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW951 NDW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 27,266 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 27,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 27,235 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high X 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 26,901 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 26,898 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 26,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 26,271 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 26,271 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking hose (3.6.A.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 25,720 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 25,720 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 23,838 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 23,819 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 22,645 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2010 21,195 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear disc rusty on inner face

Fail 11 Jun 2010 21,195 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear disc rusty on inner face

Fail 19 Jun 2009 19,478 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,478 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 18,166 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 18,098 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 17,950 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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W951 NDW is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W951 NDW, 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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W951 NDW is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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