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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

J66 YNEMOT history

J66 YNE is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 37,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

J66 YNE yellow Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
37,597 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 YNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 YNE was last recorded at 37,597 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,592 miles · 29 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,597 miles
  • 2024 – 37,554 miles
  • 2022 – 37,505 miles
  • 2021 – 37,434 miles
  • 2018 – 37,328 miles
  • 2016 – 37,230 miles
  • 2014 – 37,104 miles
  • 2013 – 36,983 miles
  • 2012 – 36,812 miles
  • 2011 – 36,456 miles
  • 2010 – 35,814 miles
  • 2009 – 34,954 miles
  • 2007 – 33,883 miles
  • 2006 – 31,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,597 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,597 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    37,597 miles
    Test number
    267729550159
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail37,592 miles (+38)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,592 miles
    Test number
    141332373195
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass37,554 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    37,554 miles
    Test number
    551820385560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,505 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    37,505 miles
    Test number
    448966276440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,434 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    37,434 miles
    Test number
    963977749009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail37,429 miles (+101)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,429 miles
    Test number
    452817928963
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass37,328 miles (+98)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    37,328 miles
    Test number
    742989416000
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  8. Pass37,230 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    37,230 miles
    Test number
    450125239434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,104 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,104 miles
    Test number
    897214964132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,983 miles (+171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,983 miles
    Test number
    809735253152
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  11. Pass36,812 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,812 miles
    Test number
    247468332410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,456 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,456 miles
    Test number
    186681511139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,814 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,814 miles
    Test number
    232902910145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,954 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,954 miles
    Test number
    850040109180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,883 miles (+2,238)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,883 miles
    Test number
    370956087298
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
  16. Pass31,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    31,645 miles
    Test number
    693240156255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 YNE

Does J66 YNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 YNE is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 YNE?
The MOT on J66 YNE is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 YNE done?
J66 YNE was recorded at 37,597 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 299 miles a year.
Has J66 YNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 YNE has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on J66 YNE 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 J66 YNE find?
J66 YNE passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside.

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