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Lotus Elise

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

S111 CUBMOT history

S111 CUB is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 6 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 60,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2023.

S111 CUB grey Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2024
Mileage
60,918 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S111 CUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S111 CUB was last recorded at 60,918 miles on 17 Apr 2023, 3,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2010: 44,635 miles, lower than 45,302 miles on 13 Apr 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
57,902 miles · 28 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
3,016 miles
Average per year
1,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 60,918 miles
  • 2022 – 57,902 miles
  • 2018 – 57,670 miles
  • 2017 – 57,258 miles
  • 2016 – 54,220 miles
  • 2015 – 49,904 miles
  • 2014 – 47,803 miles
  • 2011 – 46,890 miles
  • 2010 – 44,635 miles
  • 2009 – 42,274 miles
  • 2008 – 39,161 miles
  • 2007 – 33,598 miles
  • 2006 – 30,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,918 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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,918 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    60,918 miles
    Test number
    374087402645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,902 miles (+232)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    57,902 miles
    Test number
    710530947798
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass57,670 miles (+412)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,670 miles
    Test number
    892000877692
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  4. Pass57,258 miles (+3,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,258 miles
    Test number
    351487533557
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs rusty & poor (3.5.1i)

  5. Pass54,220 miles (+4,316)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,220 miles
    Test number
    968290106968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    49,904 miles
    Test number
    986552735147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail49,904 miles (+2,101)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,904 miles
    Test number
    438452835110
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass47,803 miles (+25)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,803 miles
    Test number
    536477034119
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inside edges

  9. Fail47,778 miles (+888)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,778 miles
    Test number
    927699824152
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inside edges

  10. Pass46,890 miles (+2,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,890 miles
    Test number
    327374051132
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass44,635 miles (-667)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,635 miles
    Test number
    930325800178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,302 miles (+3,028)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,302 miles
    Test number
    352423000131
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  13. Pass42,274 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,274 miles
    Test number
    562272789033
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail42,238 miles (+3,077)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,238 miles
    Test number
    971619379013
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass39,161 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,161 miles
    Test number
    101407188413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,107 miles (+5,509)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,107 miles
    Test number
    630484488081
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  17. Pass33,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,598 miles
    Test number
    311398087044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,598 miles (+2,602)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,598 miles
    Test number
    581596877060
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass30,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,996 miles
    Test number
    460131096019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,996 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,996 miles
    Test number
    561179886081
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth frony and rear suspention arms have hevy serface rust.

Questions about S111 CUB

Does S111 CUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S111 CUB expired on 27 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S111 CUB?
The MOT on S111 CUB expired on 27 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S111 CUB done?
S111 CUB was recorded at 60,918 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2023, an average of 1,755 miles a year.
Has S111 CUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S111 CUB has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2015.
Has the mileage on S111 CUB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S111 CUB find?
S111 CUB passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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