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V140 HTX

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

37,785 mi
Last recorded37,785 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV140 HTX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 37,785 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 36,957 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 36,752 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 36,079 miles

full undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 5 Apr 2022 34,831 miles

full undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 30 Mar 2021 33,841 miles

full undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 6 Dec 2019 32,454 miles

full undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Dec 2018 31,439 miles

full undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 15 Dec 2017 29,633 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 27,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 24,105 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 23,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 May 2013 23,675 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 May 2012 23,656 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2010 23,633 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 23,633 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,459 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,417 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 21,084 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,572 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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V140 HTX is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 V140 HTX, 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 V140 HTX registered?

V140 HTX is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V140 HTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V140 HTX shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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