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W742 DGF

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,568 mi
Last recorded44,568 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 DGF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 44,568 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 44,567 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 44,564 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 44,312 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,287 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,216 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,024 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,640 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 43,148 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,755 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,890 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 41,890 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,161 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,524 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 39,675 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 37,872 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,216 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,114 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 33,114 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nail in both rear tyres

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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W742 DGF is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W742 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.

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What year was W742 DGF registered?

W742 DGF is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W742 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W742 DGF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W742 DGF have outstanding finance?

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