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X114 JCL

2000 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

45,486 mi
Last recorded45,486 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX114 JCL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 45,486 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 45,429 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 44,301 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all discs have surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2022 44,025 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Reverse light inoperative.

Fail 27 Jun 2022 44,024 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak Coolant expansion tank leaking.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Reverse light inoperative.

Pass 28 Jun 2021 43,600 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 43,359 miles

Shock absorber mountings corroded

The upper and lower suspension arms are very corroded front and rear

Fail 24 Sep 2019 43,356 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorber mountings corroded

The rear brake hoses are quite badly corroded

The upper and lower suspension arms are very corroded front and rear

Pass 28 Sep 2018 43,434 miles

Shock absorber mounts corroded

The o/s/f and both rear brake hose ferrules are very corroded

The upper and lower suspension arms are very corroded front and rear

Fail 24 Sep 2018 43,434 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Shock absorber mounts corroded

The o/s/f and both rear brake hose ferrules are very corroded

The upper and lower suspension arms are very corroded front and rear

Pass 5 May 2017 42,614 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

The front and rear suspension arms are quite badly corroded

The n/s/r brake is tight

The rear brake hose ferrules are quite badly corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 42,614 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

The front and rear suspension arms are quite badly corroded

The n/s/r brake is tight

The n/s/r brake is tight

The rear brake hose ferrules are quite badly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 41,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight play in the n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 5 Oct 2015 41,415 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 39,462 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 37,775 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 37,775 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 34,681 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,681 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,214 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 30,294 miles

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 25,100 miles

front anr rear inner pads low

front flexi ends surface rusted

n/s/f tyre on limit

unable to fully inspect undrside of vehicle due to metal cover fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2006 22,033 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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X114 JCL is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 X114 JCL, 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 X114 JCL registered?

X114 JCL is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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