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Lotus Elise

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

C6 NABMOT history

C6 NAB is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 10 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 42,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2024.

C6 NAB grey Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2025
Mileage
42,226 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2024
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 NAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 NAB was last recorded at 42,226 miles on 18 Jul 2024, 146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,080 miles · 3 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
146 miles
Average per year
1,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 42,226 miles
  • 2023 – 42,080 miles
  • 2022 – 41,806 miles
  • 2021 – 41,619 miles
  • 2020 – 41,430 miles
  • 2019 – 41,194 miles
  • 2018 – 40,824 miles
  • 2017 – 40,439 miles
  • 2016 – 38,918 miles
  • 2015 – 38,368 miles
  • 2014 – 37,949 miles
  • 2013 – 36,951 miles
  • 2011 – 35,701 miles
  • 2010 – 33,795 miles
  • 2009 – 29,346 miles
  • 2008 – 19,158 miles
  • 2007 – 11,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,226 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,226 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    42,226 miles
    Test number
    533897267916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,080 miles (+274)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    42,080 miles
    Test number
    526447985000
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass41,806 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    41,806 miles
    Test number
    676394580305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,619 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    41,619 miles
    Test number
    978002596909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,430 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    41,430 miles
    Test number
    848733200050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    41,194 miles
    Test number
    191661932266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail41,194 miles (+370)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,194 miles
    Test number
    358098525546
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass40,824 miles (+385)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    40,824 miles
    Test number
    986623915274
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass40,439 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,439 miles
    Test number
    308018774176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail40,439 miles (+1,521)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,439 miles
    Test number
    290617971057
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass38,918 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,918 miles
    Test number
    124454244451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,368 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,368 miles
    Test number
    166222795088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,949 miles (+998)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,949 miles
    Test number
    485483694092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass36,951 miles (+1,250)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,951 miles
    Test number
    897978663050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake discs and pads on front wearing low and heavily corroded!!
    • NoteBrake discs and pads on rear heavily worn and corroded!!

  15. Pass35,701 miles (+1,906)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,701 miles
    Test number
    268960851252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,795 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,795 miles
    Test number
    552933050112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,346 miles (+2,370)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,346 miles
    Test number
    233496759149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,976 miles (+7,818)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,976 miles
    Test number
    840430559062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass19,158 miles (+7,703)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    19,158 miles
    Test number
    782880358012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass11,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    11,455 miles
    Test number
    750747257095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 NAB

Does C6 NAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C6 NAB expired on 17 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C6 NAB?
The MOT on C6 NAB expired on 17 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C6 NAB done?
C6 NAB was recorded at 42,226 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2024, an average of 1,769 miles a year.
Has C6 NAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 NAB has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on C6 NAB 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 C6 NAB find?
C6 NAB passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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