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W202 XKX

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,726 mi
Last recorded74,726 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW202 XKX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 74,726 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 74,456 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 74,444 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 74,367 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 74,157 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 74,064 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,020 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,857 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 73,465 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 72,995 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,631 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 72,172 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 71,699 miles

both front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Fail 25 Feb 2013 70,096 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,096 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 69,172 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 67,740 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 66,782 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 65,447 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 64,610 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 63,105 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 63,101 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 59,141 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 58,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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W202 XKX is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W202 XKX, 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 W202 XKX registered?

W202 XKX is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W202 XKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W202 XKX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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