The road tax status for W217 BAC is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for W217 BAC?

The MOT for W217 BAC is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of W217 BAC?

The recorded mileage for W217 BAC is 27,594 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is W217 BAC ULEZ compliant?

No, W217 BAC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2000 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · W217 BAC

W217 BAC

2000 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/03/2000. Recorded mileage 27,594 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: LOTUS ELISE
Year / Origin: 2000 · Exeter
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 27/09/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 27,594 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 27/09/2026

Tax Status

Checking...

Checking DVLA database...

Mileage: 27,594 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2000
Engine: 1796cc

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee

Official Check

Have a promo code? Enter SAVE10 at checkout

10% OFF

Full Vehicle History & Finance Check£19.99 (HPI)

£8.99one-off payment

Instant online report + PDF copy emailed

Why check before paying the seller?

Free DVSA records only show public MOT passes. Only an Experian check verifies if the car has unpaid finance debt, a total-loss write-off marker, or a police theft report.

Experian Registry Checks Ready to Verify

Outstanding Finance (HP / PCP)

Lenders can legally repossess unpaid cars

READY

Insurance Total Loss (Cat S, N, A, B)

Structural & accident damage records

READY

Police Stolen Marker (PNC)

Police National Computer register

READY

Mileage Fraud & Plate Changes

Cross-referenced national logbook

READY

One-off payment PDF copy emailed Apple & Google Pay £20,000 guarantee

W217 BAC Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
27,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

Updating live data

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for W217BAC

Data provided by Experian

Stolen

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Finance

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Write-off

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Salvage

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Imported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Exported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Scrapped

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Destruction

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

V5C Logbook

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

W217 BAC Mileage History

31/07/202326,203 mi
30/07/202427,593 mi+1,390 mi
08/08/202427,593 mi
29/09/202527,593 mi
29/09/202527,594 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 642 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

W217 BAC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 Sept 2026, 14:28

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Lotus Elise (W217 BAC) between July 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))”.

PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY