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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

K20 ESEMOT history

K20 ESE is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 24 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

K20 ESE blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
99,979 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 ESE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 ESE was last recorded at 99,979 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,809 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
170 miles
Average per year
4,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,979 miles
  • 2025 – 99,809 miles
  • 2024 – 96,250 miles
  • 2023 – 92,760 miles
  • 2022 – 92,297 miles
  • 2021 – 88,547 miles
  • 2019 – 86,030 miles
  • 2018 – 80,415 miles
  • 2017 – 74,699 miles
  • 2016 – 72,905 miles
  • 2015 – 67,648 miles
  • 2014 – 66,425 miles
  • 2013 – 61,415 miles
  • 2012 – 57,003 miles
  • 2011 – 54,448 miles
  • 2010 – 48,643 miles
  • 2009 – 42,479 miles
  • 2008 – 35,154 miles
  • 2007 – 26,836 miles
  • 2006 – 18,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,979 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r and n/s/r, corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,979 miles (+170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    99,979 miles
    Test number
    705983770914
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r and n/s/r, corroding (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass99,809 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    99,809 miles
    Test number
    173592337336
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Fail99,776 miles (+3,526)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,776 miles
    Test number
    264393461794
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass96,250 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    96,250 miles
    Test number
    101998000327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,242 miles (+3,482)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,242 miles
    Test number
    880034442892
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,760 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    92,760 miles
    Test number
    142258834629
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/r wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail92,748 miles (+451)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,748 miles
    Test number
    205836548326
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/r wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass92,297 miles (+3,750)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    92,297 miles
    Test number
    393572508886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass88,547 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    88,547 miles
    Test number
    165176788436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,532 miles (+2,502)11 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,532 miles
    Test number
    306243280561
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll ball joint rubber boots perished
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to steel brake pipes
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end rubber boot perished
    • AdvisoryStone chip to windscreen
    • AdvisoryLight out put poor. looks like HID bulbs fitted.

  11. Pass86,030 miles (+5,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,030 miles
    Test number
    591448781740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass80,415 miles (+5,716)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    80,415 miles
    Test number
    299511424629
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass74,699 miles (+1,794)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,699 miles
    Test number
    710004276027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,905 miles (+5,257)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,905 miles
    Test number
    771155665803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,648 miles (+1,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,648 miles
    Test number
    537458151863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass66,425 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,425 miles
    Test number
    355337574422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,415 miles (+4,412)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    61,415 miles
    Test number
    156465493256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass57,003 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    57,003 miles
    Test number
    469130502493
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail57,003 miles (+2,555)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,003 miles
    Test number
    608880802338
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass54,448 miles (+5,805)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,448 miles
    Test number
    779300971209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,643 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,643 miles
    Test number
    454223930329
    • NoteSlight damage to front undertray

  22. Fail48,643 miles (+6,164)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,643 miles
    Test number
    872963230323
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • NoteSlight damage to front undertray

  23. Pass42,479 miles (+7,325)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,479 miles
    Test number
    470484739374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,154 miles (+8,318)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,154 miles
    Test number
    271568738388
    • NotePark brake cable outer casing chaffing through on wishbones.

  25. Pass26,836 miles (+8,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,836 miles
    Test number
    802268937340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass18,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    18,098 miles
    Test number
    122033036303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K20 ESE

Does K20 ESE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 ESE is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K20 ESE?
The MOT on K20 ESE is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K20 ESE done?
K20 ESE was recorded at 99,979 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 4,267 miles a year.
Has K20 ESE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 ESE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on K20 ESE 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 K20 ESE find?
K20 ESE passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r and n/s/r, corroding.

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