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X531 WCH

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

28,133 mi
Last recorded28,133 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX531 WCH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 28,133 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 25,969 miles

Coil spring corroded All corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 25,954 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Heavily corroded, Clean braking surface significantly reduced (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Heavily corroded, Clean braking surface significantly reduced (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 25,522 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective End slightly split, still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 25,363 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 24,794 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 24,342 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 23,049 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,160 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 21,157 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 20,519 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 16 Sep 2011 19,972 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 19,425 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,132 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,168 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,700 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,401 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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X531 WCH is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 X531 WCH, 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 X531 WCH registered?

X531 WCH is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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