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K7 AFX

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,850 mi
Last recorded86,850 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 AFX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 86,850 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 85,850 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 84,242 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 82,845 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 82,476 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 81,201 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 75,616 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 73,785 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,469 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 68,713 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 68,713 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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 66,349 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 63,939 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 63,284 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 63,284 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,586 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 60,815 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 59,877 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 59,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 May 2007 54,648 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 May 2007 54,648 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 57,850 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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K7 AFX is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K7 AFX, 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 K7 AFX registered?

K7 AFX is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is K7 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K7 AFX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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