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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

L111 DWWMOT history

L111 DWW is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 26 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 51,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.

L111 DWW blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2026
Mileage
51,603 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 DWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 DWW was last recorded at 51,603 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,223 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
380 miles
Average per year
1,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,603 miles
  • 2024 – 51,223 miles
  • 2023 – 50,700 miles
  • 2022 – 50,015 miles
  • 2021 – 49,240 miles
  • 2020 – 48,340 miles
  • 2019 – 46,839 miles
  • 2018 – 44,483 miles
  • 2017 – 41,387 miles
  • 2016 – 40,378 miles
  • 2015 – 39,695 miles
  • 2014 – 38,922 miles
  • 2013 – 37,330 miles
  • 2012 – 36,946 miles
  • 2010 – 35,933 miles
  • 2008 – 35,138 miles
  • 2007 – 33,801 miles
  • 2005 – 26,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,603 miles
  • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,603 miles (+380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    51,603 miles
    Test number
    586246457292
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  2. Pass51,223 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    51,223 miles
    Test number
    166501174676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail51,180 miles (+480)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,180 miles
    Test number
    483927556496
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass50,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    50,700 miles
    Test number
    807586351711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail50,700 miles (+685)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,700 miles
    Test number
    970925036706
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass50,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    50,015 miles
    Test number
    984987884867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail50,015 miles (+775)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,015 miles
    Test number
    834400777309
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass49,240 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    49,240 miles
    Test number
    619428391245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,340 miles (+1,501)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    48,340 miles
    Test number
    498255783308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,839 miles (+2,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    46,839 miles
    Test number
    964609475907
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured OSF & NSF Indicators discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR & NSR Inner pad's becoming thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass44,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,483 miles
    Test number
    925395003842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,483 miles (+3,096)4 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,483 miles
    Test number
    696275028388
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass41,387 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,387 miles
    Test number
    981340520242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,378 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,378 miles
    Test number
    729878431807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,695 miles
    Test number
    329038185119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,695 miles (+773)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,695 miles
    Test number
    645214685137
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • 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)

  17. Pass38,922 miles (+1,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,922 miles
    Test number
    818212784265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass37,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,330 miles
    Test number
    629604173279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail37,330 miles (+384)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,330 miles
    Test number
    877449663242
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass36,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,946 miles
    Test number
    338087792298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,946 miles (+1,013)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,946 miles
    Test number
    156423692297
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass35,933 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,933 miles
    Test number
    271161810221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,138 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,138 miles
    Test number
    960425318125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,801 miles (+7,060)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,801 miles
    Test number
    174209717059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,741 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    26,741 miles
    Test number
    693225355367
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L111 DWW

Does L111 DWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L111 DWW expired on 12 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L111 DWW?
The MOT on L111 DWW expired on 12 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L111 DWW done?
L111 DWW was recorded at 51,603 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 1,272 miles a year.
Has L111 DWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 DWW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L111 DWW 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 L111 DWW find?
L111 DWW passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: reverse lights not working.

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