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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

S15 FORMOT history

S15 FOR is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 7 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 18,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2024.

S15 FOR red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2025
Mileage
18,955 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2024
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 FOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 FOR was last recorded at 18,955 miles on 24 Jul 2024, 377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,578 miles · 24 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
377 miles
Average per year
530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 18,955 miles
  • 2022 – 18,578 miles
  • 2021 – 18,575 miles
  • 2019 – 18,094 miles
  • 2017 – 17,878 miles
  • 2016 – 17,805 miles
  • 2014 – 17,352 miles
  • 2013 – 16,164 miles
  • 2012 – 15,410 miles
  • 2011 – 14,995 miles
  • 2010 – 14,178 miles
  • 2009 – 13,469 miles
  • 2008 – 12,476 miles
  • 2007 – 11,500 miles
  • 2006 – 9,772 miles
  • 2005 – 9,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,955 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass18,955 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    18,955 miles
    Test number
    265577967617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass18,578 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    18,578 miles
    Test number
    591072612984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail18,575 miles (+481)4 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,575 miles
    Test number
    435961265827
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass18,094 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    18,094 miles
    Test number
    274545986150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass17,878 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    17,878 miles
    Test number
    196576528377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass17,805 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    17,805 miles
    Test number
    853307790772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass17,352 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    17,352 miles
    Test number
    728346734169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,164 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    16,164 miles
    Test number
    275058943409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,410 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    15,410 miles
    Test number
    709874942158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,995 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    14,995 miles
    Test number
    845032751177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,178 miles (+709)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    14,178 miles
    Test number
    533229030199
    • NoteN/s/r brake caplier or cable sticky xxxxxxxxxxxx
  12. Pass13,469 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    13,469 miles
    Test number
    902330349188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,476 miles (+976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    12,476 miles
    Test number
    900447678072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass11,500 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    11,500 miles
    Test number
    611091187002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,772 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    9,772 miles
    Test number
    410363286036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,042 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    9,042 miles
    Test number
    421354615490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail9,036 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,036 miles
    Test number
    233813515315
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Questions about S15 FOR

Does S15 FOR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S15 FOR expired on 23 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S15 FOR?
The MOT on S15 FOR expired on 23 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S15 FOR done?
S15 FOR was recorded at 18,955 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2024, an average of 530 miles a year.
Has S15 FOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 FOR has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on S15 FOR 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 S15 FOR find?
S15 FOR passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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