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Lotus Elan

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 1,588 cc

28 ESMOT history

28 ES is a blue petrol Lotus Elan first used on 16 Mar 1995. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 59,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

28 ES blue Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
59,103 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
28 ES
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
16 Mar 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

28 ES was last recorded at 59,103 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 1,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Aug 2008: 29,360 miles, lower than 265,409 miles on 13 Aug 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
57,998 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,105 miles
Average per year
1,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,103 miles
  • 2024 – 57,998 miles
  • 2023 – 57,593 miles
  • 2022 – 56,643 miles
  • 2021 – 55,273 miles
  • 2020 – 53,694 miles
  • 2019 – 51,426 miles
  • 2018 – 49,359 miles
  • 2017 – 47,361 miles
  • 2016 – 45,693 miles
  • 2015 – 42,675 miles
  • 2014 – 41,189 miles
  • 2013 – 39,933 miles
  • 2011 – 38,325 miles
  • 2010 – 35,937 miles
  • 2009 – 33,428 miles
  • 2008 – 29,360 miles
  • 2007 – 265,409 miles
  • 2006 – 24,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,103 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,103 miles (+1,105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    59,103 miles
    Test number
    703645429901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass57,998 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    57,998 miles
    Test number
    825698936747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail57,997 miles (+404)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,997 miles
    Test number
    803018621618
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass57,593 miles (+950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    57,593 miles
    Test number
    743426564160
    • AdvisoryBrake lever travel.

  5. Pass56,643 miles (+16)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    56,643 miles
    Test number
    245345597426
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail56,627 miles (+1,354)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,627 miles
    Test number
    713595102034
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass55,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,273 miles
    Test number
    612042275843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,273 miles (+1,579)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,273 miles
    Test number
    997628042072
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass53,694 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,694 miles
    Test number
    947281361762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,426 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,426 miles
    Test number
    711033243545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    49,359 miles
    Test number
    626159782774
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail49,359 miles (+1,998)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,359 miles
    Test number
    312723975243
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass47,361 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,361 miles
    Test number
    192317078110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,693 miles (+3,018)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,693 miles
    Test number
    936338052971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,675 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,675 miles
    Test number
    817525605106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,189 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,189 miles
    Test number
    506483394082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,933 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    39,933 miles
    Test number
    738236813078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,325 miles (+2,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,325 miles
    Test number
    606694411207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass35,937 miles (+2,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,937 miles
    Test number
    204782720260
    • 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)

  20. Pass33,428 miles (+4,068)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,428 miles
    Test number
    434185729289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,360 miles (-236,049)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,360 miles
    Test number
    872576328268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass265,409 miles (+240,994)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    265,409 miles
    Test number
    374545827418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,415 miles
    Test number
    541292216208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 28 ES

What vehicle is registration 28 ES currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 28 ES on a blue petrol Lotus Elan first used on 16 Mar 1995. 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 28 ES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 28 ES is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 28 ES?
The MOT on 28 ES is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 28 ES done?
28 ES was recorded at 59,103 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 1,798 miles a year.
Has 28 ES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 28 ES has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on 28 ES ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 28 ES find?
28 ES passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 1 more.

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