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X133 OUD

2000 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,059 mi
Last recorded72,059 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX133 OUD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 72,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 72,011 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 71,614 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 71,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittent (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

All brake discs corroded

Race harnesses fitted. Nearside expired 2005 and offside expired 2018

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2016 69,980 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 69,035 miles

front wiper blade smeary

Pass 26 Nov 2014 66,850 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to the nearside front seat not alowing full inspection of adult seat belt or buckle

Fail 26 Nov 2014 66,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to the nearside front seat not alowing full inspection of adult seat belt or buckle

Pass 15 Nov 2013 65,772 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2013 65,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2012 64,300 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,241 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 60,628 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 56,966 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 52,693 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 52,693 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 9 May 2007 46,897 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 May 2006 38,843 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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X133 OUD is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X133 OUD, 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 X133 OUD registered?

X133 OUD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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