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X654 EGP

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,044 mi
Last recorded59,044 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX654 EGP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 59,044 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 58,435 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 57,523 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 57,244 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 57,128 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 56,288 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 56,042 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 55,035 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 54,270 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 52,803 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,604 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,430 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 49,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre wearing close to wear bars

o/s rear tyre tread age cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2013 47,679 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,685 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,825 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,754 miles

all 4 tyres are close to legal limit

Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,220 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 34,203 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 32,743 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 29,386 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 27,262 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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X654 EGP is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 X654 EGP, 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 X654 EGP registered?

X654 EGP is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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