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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LB02 YSXMOT history

LB02 YSX is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 27 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 20,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
20,837 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 YSX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 YSX was last recorded at 20,837 miles on 1 May 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,825 miles · 31 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,837 miles
  • 2020 – 20,825 miles
  • 2019 – 20,753 miles
  • 2018 – 20,593 miles
  • 2017 – 20,563 miles
  • 2016 – 20,373 miles
  • 2015 – 19,941 miles
  • 2014 – 19,680 miles
  • 2013 – 18,618 miles
  • 2012 – 17,729 miles
  • 2011 – 16,363 miles
  • 2010 – 14,864 miles
  • 2009 – 13,150 miles
  • 2008 – 11,677 miles
  • 2007 – 9,676 miles
  • 2006 – 8,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,837 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,837 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    20,837 miles
    Test number
    393662176328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass20,825 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    20,825 miles
    Test number
    812970318360
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  3. Pass20,753 miles (+160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    20,753 miles
    Test number
    110318862701
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  4. Pass20,593 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    20,593 miles
    Test number
    347424713683
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  5. Pass20,563 miles (+190)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    20,563 miles
    Test number
    267861333645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Pass20,373 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    20,373 miles
    Test number
    111615936456
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Fail20,373 miles (+432)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,373 miles
    Test number
    948147911534
    • FailureFront Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  8. Pass19,941 miles (+261)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    19,941 miles
    Test number
    176920415261
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  9. Pass19,680 miles (+1,062)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    19,680 miles
    Test number
    359742714499
    • NoteUnder trays fitted
  10. Pass18,618 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    18,618 miles
    Test number
    266644913267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail18,607 miles (+878)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,607 miles
    Test number
    795041713232
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn on inner edge
  12. Pass17,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    17,729 miles
    Test number
    729626102227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail17,729 miles (+1,366)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,729 miles
    Test number
    528225402237
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge
  14. Pass16,363 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    16,363 miles
    Test number
    557011481185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail16,336 miles (+1,472)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,336 miles
    Test number
    308169471184
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge
  16. Pass14,864 miles (+1,714)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    14,864 miles
    Test number
    734410080117
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner quarters
  17. Pass13,150 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    13,150 miles
    Test number
    392002499077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,677 miles (+2,001)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    11,677 miles
    Test number
    921967408169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,676 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    9,676 miles
    Test number
    121033597018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    8,015 miles
    Test number
    244217696025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 YSX

Does LB02 YSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 YSX is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 YSX?
The MOT on LB02 YSX is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 YSX done?
LB02 YSX was recorded at 20,837 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 639 miles a year.
Has LB02 YSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 YSX has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on LB02 YSX 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 YSX find?
LB02 YSX passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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