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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

S111 SNOMOT history

S111 SNO is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 7 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

S111 SNO blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
113,479 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S111 SNO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S111 SNO was last recorded at 113,479 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 1,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,736 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,743 miles
Average per year
4,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,479 miles
  • 2025 – 111,736 miles
  • 2024 – 111,276 miles
  • 2023 – 110,555 miles
  • 2022 – 109,688 miles
  • 2021 – 108,417 miles
  • 2020 – 106,296 miles
  • 2019 – 104,509 miles
  • 2018 – 103,717 miles
  • 2017 – 102,747 miles
  • 2016 – 96,820 miles
  • 2015 – 88,903 miles
  • 2014 – 81,733 miles
  • 2013 – 80,819 miles
  • 2012 – 78,741 miles
  • 2011 – 66,273 miles
  • 2010 – 53,303 miles
  • 2009 – 38,674 miles
  • 2008 – 24,778 miles
  • 2007 – 17,950 miles
  • 2005 – 11,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,479 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,479 miles (+1,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    113,479 miles
    Test number
    224814049688
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass111,736 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    111,736 miles
    Test number
    976396336295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,276 miles (+721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    111,276 miles
    Test number
    789589794868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass110,555 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,555 miles
    Test number
    695630120060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,688 miles (+1,271)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    109,688 miles
    Test number
    578279359641
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  6. Pass108,417 miles (+60)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,417 miles
    Test number
    239594542881
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail108,357 miles (+2,061)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,357 miles
    Test number
    367720983254
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass106,296 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,296 miles
    Test number
    833882738084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,509 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,509 miles
    Test number
    963560403044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,717 miles (+970)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    103,717 miles
    Test number
    127786272000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,747 miles (+5,927)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,747 miles
    Test number
    433696359651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,820 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,820 miles
    Test number
    155169069976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,641 miles (+7,738)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,641 miles
    Test number
    935453792911
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass88,903 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,903 miles
    Test number
    205329275092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail88,903 miles (+7,170)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,903 miles
    Test number
    377642175079
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass81,733 miles (+914)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,733 miles
    Test number
    576302054004
    • NoteAll four brake discs in poor condition.
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber has slight weep.
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

  17. Pass80,819 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    80,819 miles
    Test number
    996103773038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,741 miles (+12,468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,741 miles
    Test number
    519990862090
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass66,273 miles (+12,970)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    66,273 miles
    Test number
    247020151073
    • NoteAll four brake discs are drilled for extra cooling but are all blocked with pad material.

  20. Pass53,303 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,303 miles
    Test number
    142454040039
    • 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)

  21. Fail53,303 miles (+14,629)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,303 miles
    Test number
    803444740004
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)

  22. Pass38,674 miles (+13,896)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,674 miles
    Test number
    142745049082
    • NoteSuspect small blow from exhaust

  23. Pass24,778 miles (+6,828)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    24,778 miles
    Test number
    440432358003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,950 miles (+6,692)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,950 miles
    Test number
    380685407014
    • NoteN/s rear tyre close to limit
    • NoteSuspect slight weep from n/s rear damper

  25. Pass11,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    11,258 miles
    Test number
    392973545339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S111 SNO

Does S111 SNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S111 SNO is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S111 SNO?
The MOT on S111 SNO is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S111 SNO done?
S111 SNO was recorded at 113,479 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 4,962 miles a year.
Has S111 SNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S111 SNO has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S111 SNO 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 S111 SNO find?
S111 SNO passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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