Lotus Elise
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
F3 VVYMOT history
F3 VVY is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 24 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 57,603 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 57,603 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,754 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F3 VVY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
F3 VVY was last recorded at 57,603 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 1,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Nov 2022: 55,660 miles, lower than 558,547 miles on 10 Mar 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 55,732 miles · 28 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,871 miles
- Average per year
- 1,754 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 57,603 miles
- 2025 – 55,732 miles
- 2022 – 55,660 miles
- 2021 – 558,547 miles
- 2019 – 55,500 miles
- 2018 – 54,931 miles
- 2017 – 54,722 miles
- 2016 – 50,893 miles
- 2015 – 47,046 miles
- 2014 – 43,181 miles
- 2013 – 40,624 miles
- 2012 – 39,459 miles
- 2011 – 36,607 miles
- 2010 – 34,731 miles
- 2009 – 32,007 miles
- 2008 – 28,167 miles
- 2007 – 25,442 miles
- 2006 – 21,965 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass57,603 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,603 miles (+1,871)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 57,603 miles
- Test number
- 585322952816
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,732 miles (+72)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 55,732 miles
- Test number
- 408484551861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,660 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 55,660 miles
- Test number
- 435551167779
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySmall chip to the windscreen
Fail55,660 miles (-502,887)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,660 miles
- Test number
- 676731415066
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySmall chip to the windscreen
Pass558,547 miles (+503,047)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 558,547 miles
- Test number
- 407032667793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,500 miles (+569)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 55,500 miles
- Test number
- 446682405454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,931 miles (+209)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 54,931 miles
- Test number
- 517713100182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,722 miles (+3,829)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 54,722 miles
- Test number
- 835084920975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,893 miles (+3,847)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 50,893 miles
- Test number
- 642914341156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,046 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 47,046 miles
- Test number
- 265612305204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,993 miles (+3,812)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,993 miles
- Test number
- 366236895138
- 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)
Pass43,181 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 43,181 miles
- Test number
- 207746494146
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail43,181 miles (+2,557)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,181 miles
- Test number
- 237255994406
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass40,624 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 40,624 miles
- Test number
- 239246683430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,624 miles (+1,165)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,624 miles
- Test number
- 195032183185
- 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Pass39,459 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 39,459 miles
- Test number
- 817384992162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,457 miles (+2,850)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,457 miles
- Test number
- 467182792130
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass36,607 miles (+1,876)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 36,607 miles
- Test number
- 415992691147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,731 miles (+29)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 34,731 miles
- Test number
- 664294690192
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail34,702 miles (+2,695)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,702 miles
- Test number
- 594576180119
- 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass32,007 miles (+3,840)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 32,007 miles
- Test number
- 124411289158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,167 miles (+2,725)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 28,167 miles
- Test number
- 614176698136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,442 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 25,442 miles
- Test number
- 662257297145
- 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)
Fail25,442 miles (+3,477)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,442 miles
- Test number
- 724176087198
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- 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)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass21,965 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 21,965 miles
- Test number
- 223700586188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about F3 VVY
- Does F3 VVY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 VVY is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on F3 VVY?
- The MOT on F3 VVY is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has F3 VVY done?
- F3 VVY was recorded at 57,603 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 1,754 miles a year.
- Has F3 VVY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F3 VVY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on F3 VVY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on F3 VVY find?
- F3 VVY passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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