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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LE03 DABMOT history

LE03 DAB is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 4 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 29,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2024.

LE03 DAB yellow Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2025
Mileage
29,624 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 DAB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 DAB was last recorded at 29,624 miles on 19 Feb 2024, 465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,159 miles · 14 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
465 miles
Average per year
1,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 29,624 miles
  • 2022 – 29,159 miles
  • 2021 – 28,229 miles
  • 2020 – 26,958 miles
  • 2019 – 26,242 miles
  • 2018 – 24,535 miles
  • 2017 – 23,120 miles
  • 2016 – 21,926 miles
  • 2015 – 21,092 miles
  • 2014 – 20,211 miles
  • 2013 – 18,539 miles
  • 2012 – 17,268 miles
  • 2011 – 15,454 miles
  • 2010 – 13,811 miles
  • 2009 – 12,606 miles
  • 2008 – 9,999 miles
  • 2007 – 7,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,624 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,624 miles (+465)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    29,624 miles
    Test number
    419154317881
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass29,159 miles (+930)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    29,159 miles
    Test number
    416839429273
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass28,229 miles (+1,271)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    28,229 miles
    Test number
    760918757860
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass26,958 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    26,958 miles
    Test number
    977997473279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,242 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    26,242 miles
    Test number
    311696111759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,535 miles (+1,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    24,535 miles
    Test number
    662945566319
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass23,120 miles (+1,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    23,120 miles
    Test number
    222521805915
    • 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)

  8. Pass21,926 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    21,926 miles
    Test number
    679101268949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,092 miles (+881)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    21,092 miles
    Test number
    498140775146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,211 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    20,211 miles
    Test number
    416904974125
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail20,211 miles (+1,672)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,211 miles
    Test number
    367414974135
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear 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

  12. Pass18,539 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,539 miles
    Test number
    786219563195
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail18,539 miles (+1,271)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,539 miles
    Test number
    828099663148
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass17,268 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    17,268 miles
    Test number
    118350682154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail17,268 miles (+1,814)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,268 miles
    Test number
    297769372118
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass15,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,454 miles
    Test number
    935736861158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    385111661138
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass13,811 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    13,811 miles
    Test number
    171299150166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,606 miles (+2,607)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    12,606 miles
    Test number
    223311969435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail9,999 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,999 miles
    Test number
    100563768163
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  21. Pass9,999 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    9,999 miles
    Test number
    253523868189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    7,743 miles
    Test number
    211556457402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 DAB

Does LE03 DAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 DAB expired on 18 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 DAB?
The MOT on LE03 DAB expired on 18 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 DAB done?
LE03 DAB was recorded at 29,624 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2024, an average of 1,310 miles a year.
Has LE03 DAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 DAB has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on LE03 DAB 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 LE03 DAB find?
LE03 DAB passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/n/s; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/n/s.

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