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W415 XGH

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,746 mi
Last recorded60,746 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW415 XGH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 60,746 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 60,021 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 25 Apr 2024 59,642 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 4 Apr 2023 59,442 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 27 Oct 2021 58,767 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 4 Nov 2020 58,441 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 27 Nov 2019 56,776 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 56,661 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both front valve stems light cracking (5.2.3 (j))

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,530 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,469 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

chips in windscreen

front wiper smear screen

large opaque sun strip across screen

under shields from front to rear of car

Pass 18 Mar 2016 56,335 miles

large opaque sun strip at top of screen

under shields fitted to all of floor

Fail 10 Mar 2016 56,319 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

large opaque sun strip at top of screen

under shields fitted to all of floor

Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,101 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all of floor covered in shields

large opaque sun strip at top of screen

Fail 27 Feb 2015 56,089 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all of floor covered in shields

large opaque sun strip at top of screen

Pass 14 Mar 2014 55,740 miles

front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,850 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 54,083 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,448 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 45,711 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,339 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 42,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,542 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 40,773 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,049 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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W415 XGH is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W415 XGH, 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 W415 XGH registered?

W415 XGH is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is W415 XGH safe to buy?

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