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V263 DFT

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

62,447 mi
Last recorded62,447 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV263 DFT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 62,447 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 62,126 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 61,674 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 61,286 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 61,131 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 60,748 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 59,856 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 58,683 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 57,853 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 57,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 57,415 miles

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

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

under trays obscuring components.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,853 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,079 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 55,713 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 55,607 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,833 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 6 Aug 2011 47,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,868 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,466 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 39,729 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 39,729 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 37,260 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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V263 DFT is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V263 DFT, 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 V263 DFT?

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What year was V263 DFT registered?

V263 DFT is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V263 DFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V263 DFT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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