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E3 BKH

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,077 mi
Last recorded66,077 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 BKH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 66,077 miles

Small chip in screen

Pass 15 Oct 2024 65,978 miles

Small chip in screen

Pass 9 Oct 2023 65,776 miles

Small chip in screen

Pass 5 Oct 2022 65,601 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 65,370 miles

Nearside Rear Outer CV boot fastener missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 65,369 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small & incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer CV boot fastener missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 65,053 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,909 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 64,909 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 64,693 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,780 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 63,509 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 61,357 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 61,150 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 58,699 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 58,693 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 54,565 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 51,746 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 47,681 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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E3 BKH is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E3 BKH, 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

How do I check the history of E3 BKH?

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What year was E3 BKH registered?

E3 BKH is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is E3 BKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 BKH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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