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X764 YMV

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,196 mi
Last recorded33,196 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX764 YMV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 33,196 miles

Central Outer under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2023 32,342 miles

Central Outer under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2020 31,763 miles

Central Outer under trays fitted

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front front brake hose close to wheel

Offside Rear Outer under tray missing 3 bolts

Pass 9 May 2019 30,793 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 30,793 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when stop lights applied (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 30,041 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 30,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 29,036 miles

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

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

under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2015 28,708 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to manufactures 2mm wear band

undertray fitted obscuring most underbody components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 28,413 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 28,413 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 27,910 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn close to manufacturers 2mm wear band

Pass 20 May 2011 27,666 miles

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

petrol fumes smelt on starting but no leaks visable

wiperblade starting to split/deteriorate

Pass 6 May 2010 27,364 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 27,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2009 26,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 26,366 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 23,170 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 23,168 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2006 23,151 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2006 23,151 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X764 YMV 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 66.7%.

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 X764 YMV, 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 X764 YMV registered?

X764 YMV is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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