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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

L7 YSEMOT history

L7 YSE is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 2 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 60,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

L7 YSE red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
60,050 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 YSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 YSE was last recorded at 60,050 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,004 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
2,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,050 miles
  • 2024 – 60,004 miles
  • 2020 – 59,932 miles
  • 2018 – 59,721 miles
  • 2017 – 59,052 miles
  • 2016 – 57,308 miles
  • 2015 – 55,412 miles
  • 2014 – 53,390 miles
  • 2013 – 49,677 miles
  • 2012 – 43,038 miles
  • 2011 – 35,481 miles
  • 2010 – 29,065 miles
  • 2009 – 22,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,050 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,050 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    60,050 miles
    Test number
    981175324776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,004 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    60,004 miles
    Test number
    938374781075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail60,003 miles (+71)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,003 miles
    Test number
    513502167538
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass59,932 miles (+211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    59,932 miles
    Test number
    301979245974
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass59,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,721 miles
    Test number
    834312427754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail59,721 miles (+669)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,721 miles
    Test number
    196146461750
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both front (5.2.3 (i))
  7. Pass59,052 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,052 miles
    Test number
    199214255219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,050 miles (+1,742)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,050 miles
    Test number
    212053423914
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  9. Pass57,308 miles (+1,896)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,308 miles
    Test number
    678799336255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,412 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,412 miles
    Test number
    519087465119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,390 miles (+3,713)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,390 miles
    Test number
    526565174188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,677 miles (+6,639)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,677 miles
    Test number
    555796173150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,038 miles (+7,557)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,038 miles
    Test number
    619333952104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,481 miles (+6,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,481 miles
    Test number
    918080581189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Pass29,065 miles (+6,474)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,065 miles
    Test number
    983287040133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,591 miles
    Test number
    454516649114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 YSE

Does L7 YSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 YSE is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 YSE?
The MOT on L7 YSE is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 YSE done?
L7 YSE was recorded at 60,050 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 2,199 miles a year.
Has L7 YSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 YSE has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 YSE 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 L7 YSE find?
L7 YSE passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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