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W217 BAC

2000 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

27,594 mi
Last recorded27,594 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 BAC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 27,594 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 27,593 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 27,593 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 27,593 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 26,203 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 25,296 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 25,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front anti-roll bar D bushes have slight play

Fail 21 Jun 2021 25,287 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 25,268 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2017 24,945 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 22,202 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

front anti-roll bar (D) bushes have play

Fail 17 May 2016 22,202 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

front anti-roll bar (D) bushes have play

Pass 22 May 2015 20,251 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 19,399 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 19,346 miles

front anti-roll bar (D) bushes have slight play

Fail 12 Jul 2013 19,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front anti-roll bar (D) bushes have slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2012 19,258 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 19,103 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 19,103 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 18,827 miles

front anti-roll bar D bushes worn and have slight play

Pass 29 May 2009 18,244 miles

underside of car covered with undertrays

Pass 16 May 2008 17,777 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 17,777 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 17,289 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 16,056 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2005 14,353 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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W217 BAC is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W217 BAC, 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 W217 BAC registered?

W217 BAC is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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