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W423 XGH

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,875 mi
Last recorded72,875 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW423 XGH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2026 72,875 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 72,512 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 72,493 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 72,483 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 72,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 72,269 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing tie bar inner & outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 72,226 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 72,079 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 71,518 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 71,369 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 71,363 miles

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

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 70,850 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 70,099 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 68,353 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 68,045 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 66,128 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 64,644 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 58,582 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 58,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to open engine compartment

Fail 4 Jul 2008 57,545 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 45,682 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 34,454 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 32,666 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 32,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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W423 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 70.8%.

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 W423 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 W423 XGH registered?

W423 XGH is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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