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Lotus Elise

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

L80 MSWMOT history

L80 MSW is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 20 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 10,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2025.

L80 MSW grey Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2026
Mileage
10,986 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L80 MSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2026
Latest MOT test
22 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L80 MSW was last recorded at 10,986 miles on 22 May 2025, 481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Feb 2015: 4,447 miles, lower than 7,741 miles on 17 Feb 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
10,505 miles · 12 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
481 miles
Average per year
443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 10,986 miles
  • 2022 – 10,505 miles
  • 2021 – 10,269 miles
  • 2019 – 8,835 miles
  • 2018 – 7,740 miles
  • 2016 – 6,929 miles
  • 2015 – 5,142 miles
  • 2014 – 7,741 miles
  • 2013 – 6,931 miles
  • 2012 – 6,032 miles
  • 2011 – 5,369 miles
  • 2009 – 4,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass10,986 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass10,986 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    10,986 miles
    Test number
    233451652605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass10,505 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    10,505 miles
    Test number
    757030463812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass10,269 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    10,269 miles
    Test number
    958021228911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass8,835 miles (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    8,835 miles
    Test number
    136712148256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass7,740 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    7,740 miles
    Test number
    101260805542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass6,929 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    6,929 miles
    Test number
    939185912371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass5,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    5,142 miles
    Test number
    741172805447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail5,142 miles (+695)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,142 miles
    Test number
    865295625260
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  9. Pass4,447 miles (-3,294)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    4,447 miles
    Test number
    185781255486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass7,741 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    7,741 miles
    Test number
    166588344063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass6,931 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    6,931 miles
    Test number
    787855943020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass6,032 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    6,032 miles
    Test number
    158080322485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass5,369 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    5,369 miles
    Test number
    555918811054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass4,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    4,115 miles
    Test number
    811741229373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L80 MSW

Does L80 MSW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L80 MSW expired on 21 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L80 MSW?
The MOT on L80 MSW expired on 21 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L80 MSW done?
L80 MSW was recorded at 10,986 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2025, an average of 443 miles a year.
Has L80 MSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L80 MSW has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on L80 MSW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L80 MSW find?
L80 MSW passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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