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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

C5 RAYMOT history

C5 RAY is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 11 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 18,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2023.

C5 RAY silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2024
Mileage
18,327 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2023
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 RAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 RAY was last recorded at 18,327 miles on 7 Sept 2023, 586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,741 miles · 8 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
586 miles
Average per year
437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 18,327 miles
  • 2022 – 17,741 miles
  • 2015 – 16,746 miles
  • 2014 – 16,019 miles
  • 2012 – 14,289 miles
  • 2011 – 14,281 miles
  • 2009 – 13,905 miles
  • 2008 – 13,078 miles
  • 2006 – 10,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,327 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

11 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,327 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    18,327 miles
    Test number
    332435952493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass17,741 miles (+995)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    17,741 miles
    Test number
    644824045924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass16,746 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    16,746 miles
    Test number
    747603685143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass16,019 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    16,019 miles
    Test number
    119093824131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass14,289 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    14,289 miles
    Test number
    355368632496
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass14,281 miles (+376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    14,281 miles
    Test number
    297666901105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Pass13,905 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,905 miles
    Test number
    412949889129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO.s.f top ball joint boot split

  8. Fail13,905 miles (+827)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,905 miles
    Test number
    183975589195
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO.s.f top ball joint boot split

  9. Pass13,078 miles (+2,235)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    13,078 miles
    Test number
    281856168494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass10,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    10,843 miles
    Test number
    640432406201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail10,843 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,843 miles
    Test number
    110340006232
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about C5 RAY

Does C5 RAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 RAY expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 RAY?
The MOT on C5 RAY expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 RAY done?
C5 RAY was recorded at 18,327 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2023, an average of 437 miles a year.
Has C5 RAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 RAY has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2009.
Has the mileage on C5 RAY 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 C5 RAY find?
C5 RAY passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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