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W40 CDS

2000 Lotus Elise 111S

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,753 mi
Last recorded71,753 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise 111S49,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 CDS
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 71,753 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 69,860 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 68,582 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 68,177 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 68,003 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 66,893 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 66,258 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 66,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,961 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 64,558 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 63,673 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,175 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 60,837 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 58,925 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 58,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,755 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 57,215 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 55,147 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,812 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 51,666 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise 111S?

Based on 1,126 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,183
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 34
Steering rack gaiter split 29
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W40 CDS is a 2000 Lotus Elise 111S in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise 111S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 49,790 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise 111S fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W40 CDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise 111S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Lotus Elise 111S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W40 CDS registered?

W40 CDS is a 2000 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W40 CDS safe to buy?

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