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Lotus Elise

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

L70 UTSMOT history

L70 UTS is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 28 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 59,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2024.

L70 UTS grey Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2025
Mileage
59,437 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 UTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 UTS was last recorded at 59,437 miles on 8 Jul 2024, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,410 miles · 19 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
2,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 59,437 miles
  • 2023 – 59,410 miles
  • 2022 – 59,382 miles
  • 2021 – 59,220 miles
  • 2020 – 59,185 miles
  • 2019 – 59,099 miles
  • 2018 – 59,067 miles
  • 2017 – 57,999 miles
  • 2016 – 57,637 miles
  • 2015 – 57,455 miles
  • 2014 – 52,826 miles
  • 2013 – 49,822 miles
  • 2012 – 41,485 miles
  • 2011 – 37,659 miles
  • 2010 – 33,809 miles
  • 2009 – 26,333 miles
  • 2008 – 22,709 miles
  • 2006 – 18,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,437 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside steering rack has some play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both rear tyres perished between treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,437 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    59,437 miles
    Test number
    885293486454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass59,410 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    59,410 miles
    Test number
    785529223160
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass59,382 miles (+162)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    59,382 miles
    Test number
    889888809132
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass59,220 miles (+35)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    59,220 miles
    Test number
    669702728036
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass59,185 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    59,185 miles
    Test number
    298989250244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,099 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    59,099 miles
    Test number
    398119591329
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise both front tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass59,067 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,067 miles
    Test number
    130765144403
    • DangerousBoth front tyres perished between treads
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack has some play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished between treads

  8. Fail59,067 miles (+1,068)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,067 miles
    Test number
    209972920578
    • DangerousBoth front tyres perished between treads
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack has some play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished between treads

  9. Pass57,999 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,999 miles
    Test number
    365575419407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Fail57,993 miles (+356)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,993 miles
    Test number
    369750521736
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass57,637 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,637 miles
    Test number
    688662392204
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower scratch on screen, but not affecting drivers view
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper some pink coolant residue seen above exhaust, (may indicate coolant leak?)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper track rod end boot cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper track rod end boot cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail57,637 miles (+182)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,637 miles
    Test number
    332916294896
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower scratch on screen, but not affecting drivers view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper track rod end boot cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper track rod end boot cracked

  13. Pass57,455 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,455 miles
    Test number
    665374365131
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail57,453 miles (+4,627)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,453 miles
    Test number
    789252265165
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass52,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,826 miles
    Test number
    318790994167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,826 miles (+3,004)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,826 miles
    Test number
    335320694102
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass49,822 miles (+8,337)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,822 miles
    Test number
    969707703215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass41,485 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,485 miles
    Test number
    578742222258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,659 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,659 miles
    Test number
    106944901103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,651 miles (+3,842)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,651 miles
    Test number
    517875191099
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has cracks
    • NoteRear discs heavily corroded

  21. Pass33,809 miles (+7,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,809 miles
    Test number
    453625250150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass26,333 miles (+3,624)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,333 miles
    Test number
    401823839163
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/f tyres have small cracks within the tread

  23. Pass22,709 miles (+3,918)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,709 miles
    Test number
    263235238486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,791 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,791 miles
    Test number
    934999996218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L70 UTS

Does L70 UTS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 UTS expired on 7 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 UTS?
The MOT on L70 UTS expired on 7 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 UTS done?
L70 UTS was recorded at 59,437 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2024, an average of 2,296 miles a year.
Has L70 UTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 UTS has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on L70 UTS 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 UTS find?
L70 UTS passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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