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W645 XEX

2000 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,597 mi
Last recorded25,597 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Esprit41,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW645 XEX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 25,597 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 25,579 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 25,569 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 25,561 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 25,556 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 25,393 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 25,311 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 24,909 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 24,729 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 24,515 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,406 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,315 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 23,769 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

radiator rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2011 23,769 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

radiator rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2010 23,187 miles

Coolant leak

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 21,435 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 19,452 miles

both front tyres on legel 1.6 mm limit

Pass 18 Feb 2006 17,658 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?

Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 464
brake binding 455
parking brake recording little or no effort 332
Headlamp aim too low 326
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W645 XEX is a 2000 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 41,306 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 Esprit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 624 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W645 XEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Esprit typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 26 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W645 XEX registered?

W645 XEX is a 2000 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W645 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W645 XEX shows 21 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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