MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,909 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
small cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W221 XKX is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W221 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.
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What year was W221 XKX registered?
W221 XKX is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 March 2000.
Is W221 XKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for W221 XKX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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