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X501 EKL

2000 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

60,844 mi
Last recorded60,844 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 EKL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 60,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Sep 2024 59,647 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 59,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

front suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2023 59,471 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

front suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2022 57,007 miles

Front upper and lower suspension arms corroded

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

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

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

Rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2021 55,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 8 Oct 2020 55,319 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 55,307 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 54,421 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 54,421 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 53,768 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 53,742 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 52,701 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 51,564 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 51,564 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 51,350 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 44,762 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 44,311 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,477 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Mar 2012 43,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,517 miles

both front coil springs heavily corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

offside rear tyre starting to wear slightly on inner shoulder

Fail 1 Apr 2011 39,517 miles

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

both front coil springs heavily corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

offside rear tyre starting to wear slightly on inner shoulder

Pass 4 Mar 2010 31,311 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 29,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,637 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 27,693 miles

all brake pads getting low

corrosion started on all brake discs

Fail 7 Nov 2007 27,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake pads getting low

corrosion started on all brake discs

Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,515 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar link arms.

slight play in steering rack.

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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X501 EKL is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 X501 EKL, 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 X501 EKL registered?

X501 EKL is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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