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Lotus Elise

Maroon · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

L5 FDRMOT history

L5 FDR is a maroon petrol Lotus Elise first used on 5 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.

L5 FDR maroon Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2026
Mileage
74,322 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 FDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 FDR was last recorded at 74,322 miles on 18 Aug 2025, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,284 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
1,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,322 miles
  • 2024 – 73,498 miles
  • 2023 – 73,420 miles
  • 2022 – 73,266 miles
  • 2019 – 73,233 miles
  • 2018 – 73,119 miles
  • 2017 – 73,040 miles
  • 2016 – 72,353 miles
  • 2015 – 71,254 miles
  • 2014 – 69,871 miles
  • 2011 – 69,755 miles
  • 2010 – 67,865 miles
  • 2008 – 58,735 miles
  • 2007 – 53,082 miles
  • 2006 – 40,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,322 miles
  • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,322 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    74,322 miles
    Test number
    295387843142
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail74,284 miles (+16)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,284 miles
    Test number
    303633305888
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail74,268 miles (+770)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,268 miles
    Test number
    547930570475
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse Lights Not Working

  4. Pass73,498 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    73,498 miles
    Test number
    128493415054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,420 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    73,420 miles
    Test number
    652381473519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    73,266 miles
    Test number
    693776285050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,266 miles (+33)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,266 miles
    Test number
    798310068529
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass73,233 miles (+114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,233 miles
    Test number
    696041312121
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with various under trays obscuring some components

  9. Pass73,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,119 miles
    Test number
    715165422832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,119 miles (+13)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,119 miles
    Test number
    536745908111
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail73,106 miles (+66)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,106 miles
    Test number
    992674445516
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass73,040 miles (+687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,040 miles
    Test number
    708815988343
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass72,353 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,353 miles
    Test number
    589992585516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,254 miles (+1,383)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,254 miles
    Test number
    736305495110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,871 miles (+116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,871 miles
    Test number
    546319984117
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass69,755 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,755 miles
    Test number
    708285311254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,556 miles (+1,691)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,556 miles
    Test number
    688197991145
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear pads worn low
    • NoteSlight play in o/s track rod end

  18. Pass67,865 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,865 miles
    Test number
    262995160127
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail67,865 miles (+52)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,865 miles
    Test number
    260505160162
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail67,813 miles (+9,078)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,813 miles
    Test number
    962044840117
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass58,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    58,735 miles
    Test number
    874655348253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,735 miles (+5,653)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,735 miles
    Test number
    600675648251
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass53,082 miles (+12,114)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,082 miles
    Test number
    862703747271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    40,968 miles
    Test number
    443864946251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 FDR

Does L5 FDR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 FDR expired on 17 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 FDR?
The MOT on L5 FDR expired on 17 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 FDR done?
L5 FDR was recorded at 74,322 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2025, an average of 1,759 miles a year.
Has L5 FDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 FDR has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 FDR 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 L5 FDR find?
L5 FDR passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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