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X645 XPW

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

75,964 mi
Last recorded75,964 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX645 XPW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 75,964 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 74,700 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 73,737 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 70,274 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 67,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 66,997 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 65,061 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 62,660 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 61,633 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,947 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 58,448 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 56,899 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 56,825 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,154 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 47,308 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,363 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,256 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 41,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 37,431 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 37,431 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 34,970 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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X645 XPW is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 X645 XPW, 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 X645 XPW registered?

X645 XPW is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X645 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X645 XPW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X645 XPW have outstanding finance?

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