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X501 YBD

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

28,331 mi
Last recorded28,331 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 YBD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 28,331 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 28,265 miles

emissions just meet

Pass 21 May 2020 27,921 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 27,800 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 27,528 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 27,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 27,103 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 27,039 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,216 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 25,869 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 25,752 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 24,761 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 24,761 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,632 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 23,458 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 23,457 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 22,275 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 20,025 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 19,319 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 18,731 miles

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 17,239 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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X501 YBD is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X501 YBD, 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 X501 YBD registered?

X501 YBD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 October 2000.

Is X501 YBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X501 YBD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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