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W262 XGO

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,369 mi
Last recorded36,369 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 XGO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 36,369 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 36,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake bind

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 36,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake bind

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 35,261 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 34,597 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 30,891 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 30,663 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 30,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 28,313 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 26,596 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,936 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,602 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,728 miles

N/S inner steering arm has slight movement.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,620 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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W262 XGO is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W262 XGO, 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 W262 XGO registered?

W262 XGO is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W262 XGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W262 XGO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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