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W704 DGF

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,873 mi
Last recorded53,873 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW704 DGF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 53,873 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 53,082 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 52,418 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 51,718 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 50,193 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 47,864 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 46,037 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 45,064 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 44,562 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 44,321 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 43,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 41,907 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 39,385 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,679 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,156 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 32,575 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 31,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 31,854 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 30,440 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 30,105 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 30,105 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 29,923 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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W704 DGF is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W704 DGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W704 DGF registered?

W704 DGF is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W704 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W704 DGF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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