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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LB02 YSOMOT history

LB02 YSO is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 3 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 148,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
148,521 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 YSO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
3 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 YSO was last recorded at 148,521 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 3,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,937 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,584 miles
Average per year
5,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,521 miles
  • 2024 – 144,937 miles
  • 2023 – 141,899 miles
  • 2021 – 140,258 miles
  • 2020 – 137,832 miles
  • 2019 – 135,129 miles
  • 2018 – 133,494 miles
  • 2016 – 131,998 miles
  • 2015 – 130,327 miles
  • 2014 – 126,558 miles
  • 2013 – 117,234 miles
  • 2012 – 108,925 miles
  • 2011 – 102,372 miles
  • 2010 – 94,464 miles
  • 2009 – 88,776 miles
  • 2008 – 75,444 miles
  • 2007 – 61,626 miles
  • 2006 – 42,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,521 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,521 miles (+3,584)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    148,521 miles
    Test number
    185962098833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass144,937 miles (+3,038)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    144,937 miles
    Test number
    894686942644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,899 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    141,899 miles
    Test number
    426923353982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail141,861 miles (+1,603)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,861 miles
    Test number
    476974552889
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass140,258 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    140,258 miles
    Test number
    611809843734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail140,255 miles (+2,423)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,255 miles
    Test number
    862184243842
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Vehicle clearly not running correctly and would need some repair or adjustment (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass137,832 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,832 miles
    Test number
    377885745224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,129 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    135,129 miles
    Test number
    385978763323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,105 miles (+1,611)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,105 miles
    Test number
    385836514706
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass133,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    133,494 miles
    Test number
    240695226563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail133,494 miles (+1,496)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,494 miles
    Test number
    443557417358
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass131,998 miles (+1,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    131,998 miles
    Test number
    222270603543
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 pitting (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 pitting (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass130,327 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    130,327 miles
    Test number
    170789012850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,558 miles (+9,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    126,558 miles
    Test number
    659632234307
    • 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)

  15. Pass117,234 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    117,234 miles
    Test number
    475446443388
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail117,234 miles (+8,309)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,234 miles
    Test number
    638646743388
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass108,925 miles (+6,553)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    108,925 miles
    Test number
    717136922361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,372 miles (+7,908)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    102,372 miles
    Test number
    549956431383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,464 miles (+5,688)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    94,464 miles
    Test number
    772533130377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,776 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,776 miles
    Test number
    460815519379
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass88,776 miles (+13,332)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    88,776 miles
    Test number
    621955219338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    75,444 miles
    Test number
    162449878247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,444 miles (+13,818)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,444 miles
    Test number
    804699178253
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  24. Pass61,626 miles (+19,141)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,626 miles
    Test number
    290881067214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,485 miles
    Test number
    222064886437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 YSO

Does LB02 YSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 YSO expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 YSO?
The MOT on LB02 YSO expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 YSO done?
LB02 YSO was recorded at 148,521 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 5,530 miles a year.
Has LB02 YSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 YSO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB02 YSO 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 LB02 YSO find?
LB02 YSO passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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