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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LL53 TUSMOT history

LL53 TUS is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 64,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2024.

LL53 TUS black Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2025
Mileage
64,539 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2024
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 TUS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 TUS was last recorded at 64,539 miles on 6 Jan 2024, 173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,366 miles · 17 Jan 2019
Between the last two tests
173 miles
Average per year
1,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 64,539 miles
  • 2019 – 64,366 miles
  • 2017 – 61,872 miles
  • 2016 – 57,814 miles
  • 2015 – 53,920 miles
  • 2014 – 51,277 miles
  • 2013 – 48,998 miles
  • 2012 – 44,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,539 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 14 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,539 miles (+173)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    64,539 miles
    Test number
    832157558862
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass64,366 miles (+2,494)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,366 miles
    Test number
    974566075528
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass61,872 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,872 miles
    Test number
    410378658741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail61,869 miles (+4,055)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,869 miles
    Test number
    284303387992
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

  5. Pass57,814 miles (+3,894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,814 miles
    Test number
    668150263245
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass53,920 miles (+2,643)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,920 miles
    Test number
    915421975050
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteFull metal covers fitted underside
    • NoteNearside antiroll bar link rubber perished not holed

  7. Pass51,277 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,277 miles
    Test number
    505201364134
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Fail51,272 miles (+2,274)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,272 miles
    Test number
    619151764176
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass48,998 miles (+4,613)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,998 miles
    Test number
    849559173117
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  10. Pass44,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,385 miles
    Test number
    995056062145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 TUS

Does LL53 TUS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 TUS expired on 5 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 TUS?
The MOT on LL53 TUS expired on 5 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 TUS done?
LL53 TUS was recorded at 64,539 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2024, an average of 1,743 miles a year.
Has LL53 TUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 TUS has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2017.
Has the mileage on LL53 TUS 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 LL53 TUS find?
LL53 TUS passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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