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X158 AAE

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,995 mi
Last recorded40,995 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX158 AAE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 40,995 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 40,823 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 40,726 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 40,496 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 40,392 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 40,074 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 39,938 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 39,800 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 39,518 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,419 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 39,419 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,328 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,242 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 38,711 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 38,004 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,178 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 37,064 miles

wiper blade very smeary

Fail 12 Jul 2010 37,064 miles

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

wiper blade very smeary

Pass 14 Jul 2009 35,846 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 35,846 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 34,361 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2007 30,209 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,285 miles

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

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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X158 AAE is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X158 AAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X158 AAE registered?

X158 AAE is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is X158 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X158 AAE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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