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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

S19 MRCMOT history

S19 MRC is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 18 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 23,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

S19 MRC black Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
23,789 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S19 MRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S19 MRC was last recorded at 23,789 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,789 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,789 miles
  • 2025 – 23,279 miles
  • 2024 – 23,039 miles
  • 2023 – 22,969 miles
  • 2022 – 22,722 miles
  • 2021 – 22,415 miles
  • 2019 – 22,262 miles
  • 2018 – 22,130 miles
  • 2017 – 20,529 miles
  • 2015 – 20,220 miles
  • 2014 – 19,482 miles
  • 2013 – 19,202 miles
  • 2012 – 18,717 miles
  • 2011 – 17,324 miles
  • 2010 – 15,641 miles
  • 2009 – 14,096 miles
  • 2007 – 12,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,789 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Inner face of rear brake discs slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,789 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    23,789 miles
    Test number
    655278252990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail23,789 miles (+510)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,789 miles
    Test number
    658584526753
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass23,279 miles (+240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    23,279 miles
    Test number
    132432698590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass23,039 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    23,039 miles
    Test number
    311287054210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail23,026 miles (+57)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,026 miles
    Test number
    735154757091
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass22,969 miles (+247)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    22,969 miles
    Test number
    298503055179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside inner brake disc faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass22,722 miles (+307)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    22,722 miles
    Test number
    303747896076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass22,415 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    22,415 miles
    Test number
    954219170851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail22,415 miles (+153)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,415 miles
    Test number
    100017715749
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass22,262 miles (+132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    22,262 miles
    Test number
    111244285419
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside brake discs slightly worn corroded especially inner face, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass22,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    22,130 miles
    Test number
    330244928014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail22,130 miles (+2)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,130 miles
    Test number
    886704188028
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  13. Pass22,128 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    22,128 miles
    Test number
    213892098279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail22,123 miles (+1,594)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,123 miles
    Test number
    763796227618
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted when tested unable to view body work + brake lines + fuel lines

  15. Pass20,529 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    20,529 miles
    Test number
    355923897230
    • AdvisoryInner face of rear brake discs slightly corroded

  16. Fail20,529 miles (+309)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,529 miles
    Test number
    152136772099
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryInner face of rear brake discs slightly corroded

  17. Pass20,220 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    20,220 miles
    Test number
    665346200057
    • AdvisoryInner face of rear brake discs slightly corroded

  18. Fail20,220 miles (+738)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,220 miles
    Test number
    779964737032
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryInner face of rear brake discs slightly corroded

  19. Pass19,482 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    19,482 miles
    Test number
    866502134324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    19,202 miles
    Test number
    417677943459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,202 miles (+485)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,202 miles
    Test number
    478376743465
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass18,717 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    18,717 miles
    Test number
    205554912315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  23. Fail18,717 miles (+1,393)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,717 miles
    Test number
    605584312310
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  24. Pass17,324 miles (+1,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    17,324 miles
    Test number
    478788321022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  25. Pass15,641 miles (+1,545)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    15,641 miles
    Test number
    293584130058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass14,096 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,096 miles
    Test number
    630148429014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail14,095 miles (+1,457)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,095 miles
    Test number
    773427829047
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • NoteRear tyres worn low
    • NoteUnder body cover covering full floor

  28. Pass12,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    12,638 miles
    Test number
    941211347392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S19 MRC

Does S19 MRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S19 MRC is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S19 MRC?
The MOT on S19 MRC is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S19 MRC done?
S19 MRC was recorded at 23,789 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 591 miles a year.
Has S19 MRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S19 MRC has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S19 MRC 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 S19 MRC find?
S19 MRC passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly in tread; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly in tread; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms slightly corroded.

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