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F8 AHC

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,294 mi
Last recorded55,294 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 AHC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 55,294 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 55,260 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 55,231 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 55,217 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 55,099 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 54,853 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 54,519 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 54,259 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 54,259 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 54,259 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 54,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,781 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,576 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 53,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 53,369 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 50,963 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 50,441 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,950 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,834 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,419 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2006 40,597 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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F8 AHC is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F8 AHC, 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 F8 AHC registered?

F8 AHC is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is F8 AHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 AHC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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