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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

K20 TMEMOT history

K20 TME is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 17 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 63,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

K20 TME silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
63,504 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 TME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 TME was last recorded at 63,504 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Sept 2019: 60,482 miles, lower than 60,842 miles on 22 Jun 2018.
  • 28 Jul 2023: 63,140 miles, lower than 64,510 miles on 23 Feb 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
63,338 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
166 miles
Average per year
2,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,504 miles
  • 2024 – 63,338 miles
  • 2023 – 63,140 miles
  • 2022 – 64,510 miles
  • 2021 – 61,382 miles
  • 2019 – 60,483 miles
  • 2018 – 60,842 miles
  • 2017 – 60,482 miles
  • 2016 – 60,482 miles
  • 2014 – 60,197 miles
  • 2013 – 59,964 miles
  • 2012 – 54,142 miles
  • 2011 – 49,352 miles
  • 2009 – 43,790 miles
  • 2008 – 36,863 miles
  • 2007 – 29,903 miles
  • 2006 – 21,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,504 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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,504 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    63,504 miles
    Test number
    165705956507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,338 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    63,338 miles
    Test number
    319332602922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,140 miles (-1,370)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    63,140 miles
    Test number
    407512070806
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass64,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,510 miles
    Test number
    452402131873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,498 miles (+3,116)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,498 miles
    Test number
    975684652497
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass61,382 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,382 miles
    Test number
    127812309665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,483 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,483 miles
    Test number
    269707337419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail60,482 miles (-360)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,482 miles
    Test number
    657528313570
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass60,842 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,842 miles
    Test number
    986249978761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,482 miles1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,482 miles
    Test number
    792345475127
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass60,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,482 miles
    Test number
    956424571139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,482 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,482 miles
    Test number
    777227010069
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass60,482 miles (+285)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,482 miles
    Test number
    863723185474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass60,197 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,197 miles
    Test number
    629996934135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,964 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,964 miles
    Test number
    268006503457
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass59,964 miles (+5,822)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,964 miles
    Test number
    679786503148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,142 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,142 miles
    Test number
    749824112150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail54,141 miles (+4,789)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,141 miles
    Test number
    928084012178
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass49,352 miles (+5,562)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,352 miles
    Test number
    349180371051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,790 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,790 miles
    Test number
    123785919258
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear brake operation 25% unbalanced (o/s lower than n/s)

  21. Pass43,790 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,790 miles
    Test number
    393755619444
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear brake operation 25% unbalanced (o/s lower than n/s)

  22. PassMileage not read2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    974931008203
    • NoteInstrument binacle blank - no mileage currently displayed
    • NoteUnable to check under bonnet testable items due to screwed down panels

  23. Fail36,863 miles (+6,960)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,863 miles
    Test number
    211207458123
    • 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 low (1.8)
    • NoteUnable to check under bonnet testable items due to screwed down panels

  24. Pass29,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,903 miles
    Test number
    893017027106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail29,903 miles (+8,621)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,903 miles
    Test number
    221007527129
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass21,282 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,282 miles
    Test number
    423128816100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail21,114 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,114 miles
    Test number
    633564116188
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteCorossion on all faces ,on all brake dics.

Questions about K20 TME

Does K20 TME currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K20 TME expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K20 TME?
The MOT on K20 TME expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K20 TME done?
K20 TME was recorded at 63,504 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 2,196 miles a year.
Has K20 TME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 TME has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on K20 TME ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K20 TME find?
K20 TME passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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