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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

604 VPEMOT history

604 VPE is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2025 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 46,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2024.

604 VPE yellow Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2025
Mileage
46,713 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2024
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
604 VPE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2025
Latest MOT test
7 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

604 VPE was last recorded at 46,713 miles on 7 May 2024, 1,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,677 miles · 14 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
1,036 miles
Average per year
1,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 46,713 miles
  • 2021 – 45,677 miles
  • 2019 – 43,721 miles
  • 2018 – 42,260 miles
  • 2017 – 42,068 miles
  • 2016 – 39,259 miles
  • 2014 – 35,835 miles
  • 2013 – 33,574 miles
  • 2011 – 28,345 miles
  • 2009 – 23,735 miles
  • 2007 – 21,129 miles
  • 2006 – 18,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,713 miles
  • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded on inner faces.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,713 miles (+1,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    46,713 miles
    Test number
    653963459233
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded on inner faces.
  2. Pass45,677 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    45,677 miles
    Test number
    371063756626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,721 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    43,721 miles
    Test number
    188907330867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,260 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,260 miles
    Test number
    928006753680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,068 miles (+2,809)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,068 miles
    Test number
    625519164090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,259 miles (+3,424)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,259 miles
    Test number
    693237459105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,835 miles (+2,261)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    35,835 miles
    Test number
    409828154401
    • Note1.small crack in o/s steering rack gaiter. 2.surface corrosion on all coil springs.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass33,574 miles (+5,229)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    33,574 miles
    Test number
    175672853060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteLeft and right front brake pads are getting low on thickness.
    • NoteLeft and right rear brake discs badly corroded on inside brake contact faces.
    • NoteLeft and right rear brake pads are getting low on thickness.
  9. Pass28,345 miles (+4,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,345 miles
    Test number
    228911691092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass23,735 miles (+2,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,735 miles
    Test number
    113720639024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  11. Pass21,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,129 miles
    Test number
    812651357183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail21,129 miles (+2,624)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,129 miles
    Test number
    382349347148
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass18,505 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,505 miles
    Test number
    201726826169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 604 VPE

What vehicle is registration 604 VPE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 604 VPE on a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 28 Sept 2000. 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 604 VPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 604 VPE expired on 6 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 604 VPE?
The MOT on 604 VPE expired on 6 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 604 VPE done?
604 VPE was recorded at 46,713 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2024, an average of 1,567 miles a year.
Has 604 VPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 604 VPE has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2007.
Has the mileage on 604 VPE 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 604 VPE find?
604 VPE passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2024 with 1 advisory: rear brake discs corroded on inner faces..

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