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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

LS05 LTSMOT history

LS05 LTS is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 72,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

LS05 LTS red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
72,477 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LTS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 LTS was last recorded at 72,477 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,132 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
345 miles
Average per year
3,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,477 miles
  • 2025 – 72,132 miles
  • 2024 – 70,134 miles
  • 2023 – 68,947 miles
  • 2022 – 67,518 miles
  • 2021 – 65,649 miles
  • 2020 – 63,734 miles
  • 2019 – 61,807 miles
  • 2018 – 58,220 miles
  • 2017 – 55,482 miles
  • 2016 – 50,334 miles
  • 2015 – 46,583 miles
  • 2014 – 44,132 miles
  • 2013 – 38,625 miles
  • 2012 – 34,016 miles
  • 2011 – 27,851 miles
  • 2010 – 20,398 miles
  • 2009 – 15,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,477 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,477 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    72,477 miles
    Test number
    272912260302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,132 miles
    Test number
    675673892443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,132 miles (+1,998)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,132 miles
    Test number
    744904093187
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass70,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    70,134 miles
    Test number
    846052997905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail70,133 miles (+1,186)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,133 miles
    Test number
    148356930089
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect plus aim low (4.1.2 (c))
  6. Pass68,947 miles (+1,429)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    68,947 miles
    Test number
    281825105426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,518 miles (+1,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    67,518 miles
    Test number
    710016798290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osr / nsr (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass65,649 miles (+1,915)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,649 miles
    Test number
    952473396013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,734 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,734 miles
    Test number
    479666401515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,807 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,807 miles
    Test number
    730462715243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,853 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,853 miles
    Test number
    422821452503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,220 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,220 miles
    Test number
    396835020729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,482 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,482 miles
    Test number
    763906512294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,334 miles (+3,751)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,334 miles
    Test number
    899206048514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,583 miles (+2,451)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,583 miles
    Test number
    109464055035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,132 miles (+5,507)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,132 miles
    Test number
    327266654061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,625 miles (+4,609)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,625 miles
    Test number
    186559453044
    • NoteFront brake discs showing wear lip
    • NoteRear brake discs showing wear lip
  18. Pass34,016 miles (+6,165)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,016 miles
    Test number
    819979452051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,851 miles (+7,453)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,851 miles
    Test number
    185483451429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,398 miles (+4,719)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,398 miles
    Test number
    610523840052
    • NoteUnable to carry out full steering,brake and suspension inspection due to extensive underbody trays
  21. Pass15,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,679 miles
    Test number
    261464859016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 LTS

Does LS05 LTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 LTS is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LTS?
The MOT on LS05 LTS is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 LTS done?
LS05 LTS was recorded at 72,477 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 3,253 miles a year.
Has LS05 LTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LTS has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 LTS 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 LS05 LTS find?
LS05 LTS passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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