Lotus Elan
Red · Petrol · 1971 · 1,558 cc
MDN 1MOT history
MDN 1 is a red petrol Lotus Elan first used on 10 Aug 1971. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 73,340 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 May 2026
- Mileage
- 73,340 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 363 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- MDN 1
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elan
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,558 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1971
- First used
- 10 Aug 1971
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
MDN 1 was last recorded at 73,340 miles on 13 May 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,338 miles · 9 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 363 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 73,340 miles
- 2023 – 73,215 miles
- 2019 – 71,244 miles
- 2018 – 70,900 miles
- 2017 – 70,793 miles
- 2016 – 69,018 miles
- 2015 – 68,856 miles
- 2014 – 67,962 miles
- 2013 – 67,762 miles
- 2011 – 67,310 miles
- 2010 – 67,125 miles
- 2009 – 66,838 miles
- 2008 – 66,593 miles
- 2007 – 66,561 miles
- 2006 – 66,420 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,340 miles
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,340 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 73,340 miles
- Test number
- 690130134931
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail73,338 miles (+123)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,338 miles
- Test number
- 987980398755
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass73,215 miles (+1,971)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 73,215 miles
- Test number
- 524202478604
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass71,244 miles (+344)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 71,244 miles
- Test number
- 302504603742
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass70,900 miles (+107)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 70,900 miles
- Test number
- 882078069604
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass70,793 miles (+1,775)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 70,793 miles
- Test number
- 870855151453
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass69,018 miles (+162)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 69,018 miles
- Test number
- 849241336842
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip provision worn and insecure
Pass68,856 miles (+894)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 68,856 miles
- Test number
- 885349865174
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteMain beam tell tale works only on dip beam
- NoteN/s wiper split
- NotePoor engine idle
Pass67,962 miles (+200)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 67,962 miles
- Test number
- 876018964177
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn low & badly cracked
Pass67,762 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 67,762 miles
- Test number
- 746664753134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,760 miles (+450)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,760 miles
- Test number
- 278300853105
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass67,310 miles (+185)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 67,310 miles
- Test number
- 465390781278
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracked
Pass67,125 miles (+287)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 67,125 miles
- Test number
- 813814870222
- NoteOuter end of nearside rack gaiter damaged
Pass66,838 miles (+245)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 66,838 miles
- Test number
- 432855779253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,593 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 66,593 miles
- Test number
- 142963588293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,561 miles (+141)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 66,561 miles
- Test number
- 744946377270
- NoteBoth rear tyres perrishing
- NoteN/s driveshaft flexable cuplings split
Pass66,420 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 66,420 miles
- Test number
- 174141016153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about MDN 1
- What vehicle is registration MDN 1 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show MDN 1 on a red petrol Lotus Elan first used on 10 Aug 1971. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does MDN 1 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on MDN 1 expired on 12 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on MDN 1?
- The MOT on MDN 1 expired on 12 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has MDN 1 done?
- MDN 1 was recorded at 73,340 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2025, an average of 363 miles a year.
- Has MDN 1 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. MDN 1 has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on MDN 1 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 MDN 1 find?
- MDN 1 passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2025 with 3 advisories: coolant leak; oil leak, but not excessive; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.
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