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W233 YKM

2000 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,819 mi
Last recorded69,819 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 YKM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 69,819 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 69,729 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 69,729 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 69,499 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 69,440 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 69,378 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,202 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,025 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 66,826 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,416 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 27 Feb 2012 64,228 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,221 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,180 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,253 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 55,267 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 50,646 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 50,536 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 50,536 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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 43,940 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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W233 YKM is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W233 YKM, 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 W233 YKM registered?

W233 YKM is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W233 YKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W233 YKM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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