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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,796 cc

L70 JPSMOT history

L70 JPS is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 24 Apr 2010. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 33,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

L70 JPS black Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2025
Mileage
33,077 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 JPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L70 JPS was last recorded at 33,077 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 1,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,778 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,299 miles
Average per year
1,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,077 miles
  • 2024 – 31,778 miles
  • 2023 – 31,000 miles
  • 2022 – 29,835 miles
  • 2021 – 28,181 miles
  • 2019 – 25,374 miles
  • 2018 – 21,879 miles
  • 2017 – 17,696 miles
  • 2016 – 16,703 miles
  • 2015 – 14,530 miles
  • 2014 – 12,335 miles
  • 2013 – 9,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail33,077 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail33,077 miles (+1,299)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,077 miles
    Test number
    584721239173
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass31,778 miles (+778)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    31,778 miles
    Test number
    855109948245
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass31,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    31,000 miles
    Test number
    395333315177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail31,000 miles (+1,165)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,000 miles
    Test number
    591674507239
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
  5. Pass29,835 miles (+1,654)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    29,835 miles
    Test number
    450505076583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,181 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    28,181 miles
    Test number
    747901813817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,374 miles (+3,495)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,374 miles
    Test number
    470803111294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,879 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    21,879 miles
    Test number
    305329867560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,323 miles (+3,627)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    21,323 miles
    Test number
    417585235460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,696 miles (+993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    17,696 miles
    Test number
    837759485035
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, 195/50 16 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass16,703 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    16,703 miles
    Test number
    180929274785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,530 miles (+2,195)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    14,530 miles
    Test number
    845658935131
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass12,335 miles (+2,961)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    12,335 miles
    Test number
    787056144172
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass9,374 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    9,374 miles
    Test number
    618963543188
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L70 JPS

Does L70 JPS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 JPS expired on 11 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 JPS?
The MOT on L70 JPS expired on 11 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 JPS done?
L70 JPS was recorded at 33,077 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 1,945 miles a year.
Has L70 JPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 JPS has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 JPS 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 L70 JPS find?
L70 JPS failed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 1 major defect and 3 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front all direction indicators slightly discoloured; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted, and 1 more.

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