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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

BUE 501MOT history

BUE 501 is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 3 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2025 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 120,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2024.

BUE 501 green Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2025
Mileage
120,019 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2023
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BUE 501
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
3 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

BUE 501 was last recorded at 120,019 miles on 27 Sept 2023, 14,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2013.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,160 miles · 30 Jul 2013
Between the last two tests
14,859 miles
Average per year
2,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,019 miles
  • 2013 – 105,160 miles
  • 2012 – 103,996 miles
  • 2010 – 103,284 miles
  • 2009 – 98,761 miles
  • 2008 – 96,100 miles
  • 2007 – 95,705 miles
  • 2005 – 83,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryExtensively modified vehicle

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    561291930251
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExtensively modified vehicle

  2. Pass120,019 miles (+14,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    120,019 miles
    Test number
    112746940011
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been extensively modified or converted

  3. Pass105,160 miles (+1,164)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,160 miles
    Test number
    899361213277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass103,996 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    103,996 miles
    Test number
    649065902140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  5. Fail103,995 miles (+711)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,995 miles
    Test number
    767715902132
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass103,284 miles (+4,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    103,284 miles
    Test number
    200621720228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  7. Pass98,761 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    98,761 miles
    Test number
    353423009429
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail98,761 miles (+2,661)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,761 miles
    Test number
    134893809221
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass96,100 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    96,100 miles
    Test number
    340502418177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,705 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    95,705 miles
    Test number
    601013027073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,700 miles (+11,757)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,700 miles
    Test number
    621706917065
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass83,943 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    83,943 miles
    Test number
    263794055351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,912 miles8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,912 miles
    Test number
    282667045376
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNon obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Questions about BUE 501

What vehicle is registration BUE 501 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BUE 501 on a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 3 Feb 1997. 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 BUE 501 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on BUE 501 expired on 4 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on BUE 501?
The MOT on BUE 501 expired on 4 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has BUE 501 done?
BUE 501 was recorded at 120,019 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2023, an average of 2,030 miles a year.
Has BUE 501 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BUE 501 has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2012.
Has the mileage on BUE 501 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 BUE 501 find?
BUE 501 passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: coolant leak; extensively modified vehicle.

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