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X669 JTF

2000 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,679 mi
Last recorded93,679 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX669 JTF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 93,679 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 89,610 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 89,610 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 87,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 85,074 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 84,762 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 83,737 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 67,176 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 56,091 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 46,510 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,298 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,365 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 36,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 35,266 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,236 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,427 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 32,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 29,941 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 29,603 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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X669 JTF is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 X669 JTF, 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 X669 JTF registered?

X669 JTF is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X669 JTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X669 JTF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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