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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

L111 TOSMOT history

L111 TOS is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 58,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

L111 TOS yellow Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
58,341 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 TOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 TOS was last recorded at 58,341 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Oct 2012: 40,671 miles, lower than 46,270 miles on 23 May 2011.

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
58,331 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,341 miles
  • 2025 – 58,331 miles
  • 2024 – 58,220 miles
  • 2022 – 57,639 miles
  • 2021 – 57,468 miles
  • 2018 – 56,275 miles
  • 2017 – 54,241 miles
  • 2016 – 52,723 miles
  • 2015 – 47,129 miles
  • 2014 – 46,014 miles
  • 2012 – 40,671 miles
  • 2011 – 46,270 miles
  • 2010 – 36,170 miles
  • 2008 – 32,479 miles
  • 2007 – 25,961 miles
  • 2006 – 17,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,341 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass58,341 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    58,341 miles
    Test number
    448458622647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,331 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    58,331 miles
    Test number
    999675910955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,220 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    58,220 miles
    Test number
    755402520363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,639 miles (+171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    57,639 miles
    Test number
    484848186333
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass57,468 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    57,468 miles
    Test number
    892439433403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,275 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,275 miles
    Test number
    403978204270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,241 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,241 miles
    Test number
    291462674179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,723 miles (+5,594)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,723 miles
    Test number
    882919733183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,129 miles (+1,115)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,129 miles
    Test number
    876916465022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,014 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,014 miles
    Test number
    178704664401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,671 miles (-5,599)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,671 miles
    Test number
    559901592298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,270 miles (+10,100)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,270 miles
    Test number
    147093041193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,170 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,170 miles
    Test number
    110699700133
    • 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)
  14. Fail36,124 miles (+3,645)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,124 miles
    Test number
    141388790465
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
  15. Pass32,479 miles (+6,518)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,479 miles
    Test number
    464820848383
    • NoteBrake pads low
  16. Pass25,961 miles (+8,154)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    25,961 miles
    Test number
    554404927374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,807 miles
    Test number
    104052076241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L111 TOS

Does L111 TOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 TOS is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 TOS?
The MOT on L111 TOS is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 TOS done?
L111 TOS was recorded at 58,341 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 2,054 miles a year.
Has L111 TOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 TOS has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2010.
Has the mileage on L111 TOS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L111 TOS find?
L111 TOS passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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