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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

L16 MGDMOT history

L16 MGD is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 25 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 45,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.

L16 MGD black Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2026
Mileage
45,614 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 MGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2026
Latest MOT test
30 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 MGD was last recorded at 45,614 miles on 30 May 2025, 163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,451 miles · 23 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
163 miles
Average per year
1,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 45,614 miles
  • 2022 – 45,451 miles
  • 2016 – 45,174 miles
  • 2014 – 43,075 miles
  • 2012 – 40,502 miles
  • 2011 – 39,478 miles
  • 2010 – 37,519 miles
  • 2009 – 34,398 miles
  • 2008 – 29,894 miles
  • 2007 – 23,877 miles
  • 2006 – 16,026 miles
  • 2005 – 8,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,614 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryVehicle converted for motorsport use

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    45,614 miles
    Test number
    109191437096
    • AdvisoryVehicle converted for motorsport use

  2. Fail45,614 miles (+163)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,614 miles
    Test number
    488478616413
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle converted for motorsport use

  3. Pass45,451 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    45,451 miles
    Test number
    207700792390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,174 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,174 miles
    Test number
    968882184783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,075 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,075 miles
    Test number
    269638294160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,502 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,502 miles
    Test number
    375670752433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,478 miles (+1,959)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,478 miles
    Test number
    226452251276
    • NoteCrack in screen but not in swept area

  8. Pass37,519 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,519 miles
    Test number
    784309850299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail37,516 miles (+3,118)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,516 miles
    Test number
    682908450235
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  10. Pass34,398 miles (+4,504)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,398 miles
    Test number
    420782559299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,894 miles (+6,017)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,894 miles
    Test number
    654752468292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,877 miles (+7,851)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,877 miles
    Test number
    343797937286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,026 miles (+7,982)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,026 miles
    Test number
    103959846218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    8,044 miles
    Test number
    220025845224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 MGD

Does L16 MGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 MGD expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 MGD?
The MOT on L16 MGD expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 MGD done?
L16 MGD was recorded at 45,614 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 1,903 miles a year.
Has L16 MGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 MGD has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 MGD 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 L16 MGD find?
L16 MGD passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with 1 advisory: vehicle converted for motorsport use.

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