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X533 WCH

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,013 mi
Last recorded72,013 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX533 WCH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 72,013 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 71,585 miles

Nearside hand brake cable close to tyre

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 71,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside hand brake cable close to tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 70,668 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 69,736 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 69,193 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 68,413 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 65,839 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 63,459 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 60,826 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 60,826 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 60,826 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 16 Dec 2014 60,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,886 miles

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

front tyres starting to split on sidewalls

Fail 4 Sep 2012 57,880 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front tyres starting to split on sidewalls

Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,868 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 54,867 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,953 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2009 49,213 miles

osf suspension lift on lh full lock,no play found

rear pads low

Pass 24 Apr 2008 44,619 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,847 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front driveing lamp lens broken

o/s road wheels buckled

Fail 15 Sep 2006 38,847 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front driveing lamp lens broken

o/s road wheels buckled

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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X533 WCH is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X533 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 X533 WCH registered?

X533 WCH is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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