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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

L70 TSSMOT history

L70 TSS is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 16 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

L70 TSS red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
89,350 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 TSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L70 TSS was last recorded at 89,350 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,553 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
797 miles
Average per year
3,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,350 miles
  • 2025 – 88,553 miles
  • 2024 – 86,579 miles
  • 2023 – 78,269 miles
  • 2022 – 71,295 miles
  • 2021 – 66,796 miles
  • 2020 – 64,274 miles
  • 2019 – 61,237 miles
  • 2018 – 58,532 miles
  • 2017 – 54,478 miles
  • 2016 – 48,850 miles
  • 2015 – 43,100 miles
  • 2014 – 35,491 miles
  • 2013 – 31,572 miles
  • 2012 – 31,519 miles
  • 2011 – 31,106 miles
  • 2010 – 30,341 miles
  • 2009 – 30,003 miles
  • 2008 – 29,451 miles
  • 2007 – 28,362 miles
  • 2006 – 26,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,350 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Reading 0.80 Max 0.30. (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,350 miles (+797)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,350 miles
    Test number
    378918990260
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Reading 0.80 Max 0.30. (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,553 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,553 miles
    Test number
    671213358772
    • 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))

  3. Fail88,553 miles (+1,974)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,553 miles
    Test number
    393738143058
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Pass86,579 miles (+81)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,579 miles
    Test number
    476437703018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Fail86,498 miles (+8,229)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,498 miles
    Test number
    372555126400
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass78,269 miles (+6,974)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,269 miles
    Test number
    270235833607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,295 miles (+4,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,295 miles
    Test number
    102540418245
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted all under vehicle

  8. Pass66,796 miles (+2,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    66,796 miles
    Test number
    288154979083
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass64,274 miles (+3,037)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    64,274 miles
    Test number
    597230945462
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR LOW AND CRACKING IN TREAD AREAC.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass61,237 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,237 miles
    Test number
    852186304944
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail61,197 miles (+2,665)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,197 miles
    Test number
    214811910755
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass58,532 miles (+4,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,532 miles
    Test number
    350268061083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

  13. Pass54,478 miles (+5,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,478 miles
    Test number
    570135059678
    • AdvisorySome edge wear to front tyres
    • AdvisoryUnable to carry out full vehicle check due to under vehicle trims

  14. Pass48,850 miles (+5,750)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,850 miles
    Test number
    788491137062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,100 miles (+7,609)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,100 miles
    Test number
    418241615187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,491 miles (+3,919)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,491 miles
    Test number
    955205304104
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass31,572 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,572 miles
    Test number
    175016903147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,519 miles (+413)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,519 miles
    Test number
    698566902289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass31,106 miles (+765)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,106 miles
    Test number
    458005311247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,341 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,341 miles
    Test number
    131585710249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,003 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,003 miles
    Test number
    721255219284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,451 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,451 miles
    Test number
    473137918290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,362 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,362 miles
    Test number
    574955807271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    26,209 miles
    Test number
    733176116218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 TSS

Does L70 TSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 TSS expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 TSS?
The MOT on L70 TSS expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 TSS done?
L70 TSS was recorded at 89,350 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 3,145 miles a year.
Has L70 TSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 TSS has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 TSS 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 TSS find?
L70 TSS failed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 5 major defects: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits reading 0.80 max 0.30.; nearside headlamp aim too high; nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 2 more.

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