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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

10 RFCMOT history

10 RFC is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 29 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 37,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

10 RFC silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
37,506 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
10 RFC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

10 RFC was last recorded at 37,506 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,498 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,506 miles
  • 2025 – 36,700 miles
  • 2023 – 35,809 miles
  • 2022 – 35,297 miles
  • 2021 – 35,275 miles
  • 2019 – 35,062 miles
  • 2016 – 34,746 miles
  • 2015 – 33,389 miles
  • 2013 – 32,059 miles
  • 2012 – 30,624 miles
  • 2011 – 27,692 miles
  • 2010 – 24,722 miles
  • 2009 – 21,701 miles
  • 2008 – 19,359 miles
  • 2007 – 15,898 miles
  • 2006 – 14,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,506 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryVery limited inspection to underside due to all lower covers fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,506 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    37,506 miles
    Test number
    798031106496
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVery limited inspection to underside due to all lower covers fitted
  2. Fail37,498 miles (+10)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,498 miles
    Test number
    246334858177
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail37,488 miles (+788)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,488 miles
    Test number
    457751062180
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak engine over heating
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass36,700 miles (+891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    36,700 miles
    Test number
    199912560710
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass35,809 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    35,809 miles
    Test number
    933528510572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,297 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    35,297 miles
    Test number
    162089496759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,275 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    35,275 miles
    Test number
    160192600353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,062 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    35,062 miles
    Test number
    200512560344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,746 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    34,746 miles
    Test number
    883765749591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail34,743 miles (+1,354)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,743 miles
    Test number
    203988428781
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  11. Pass33,389 miles (+1,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,389 miles
    Test number
    938830515134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass32,059 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,059 miles
    Test number
    146689743127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,624 miles (+2,932)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,624 miles
    Test number
    858732252107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,692 miles (+2,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,692 miles
    Test number
    725294251102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass24,722 miles (+3,021)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    24,722 miles
    Test number
    963551640119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,701 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,701 miles
    Test number
    932555639106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,359 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,359 miles
    Test number
    553546638157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Fail19,347 miles (+3,449)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,347 miles
    Test number
    991505038105
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass15,898 miles (+1,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    15,898 miles
    Test number
    302636637192
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass14,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,447 miles
    Test number
    223928616441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 10 RFC

What vehicle is registration 10 RFC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 10 RFC on a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 29 Apr 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 10 RFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 10 RFC is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 10 RFC?
The MOT on 10 RFC is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 10 RFC done?
10 RFC was recorded at 37,506 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 1,136 miles a year.
Has 10 RFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 10 RFC has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 10 RFC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 10 RFC find?
10 RFC passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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