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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,794 cc

S20 TFCMOT history

S20 TFC is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 21 Jul 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 66,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

S20 TFC red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
66,703 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 TFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 TFC was last recorded at 66,703 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 1,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,572 miles · 15 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,131 miles
Average per year
2,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,703 miles
  • 2024 – 65,572 miles
  • 2023 – 64,531 miles
  • 2022 – 55,327 miles
  • 2021 – 50,803 miles
  • 2020 – 50,207 miles
  • 2019 – 48,328 miles
  • 2018 – 47,320 miles
  • 2017 – 45,169 miles
  • 2016 – 44,092 miles
  • 2015 – 43,425 miles
  • 2014 – 42,088 miles
  • 2013 – 39,617 miles
  • 2012 – 36,038 miles
  • 2011 – 32,576 miles
  • 2010 – 28,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,703 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    66,703 miles
    Test number
    235449108750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail66,703 miles (+1,131)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,703 miles
    Test number
    464780086094
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  3. Pass65,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    65,572 miles
    Test number
    689365338454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,572 miles (+1,041)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,572 miles
    Test number
    330192827672
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

  5. Pass64,531 miles (+9,204)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,531 miles
    Test number
    263623747396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,327 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,327 miles
    Test number
    838391565800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,803 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,803 miles
    Test number
    523694800023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,207 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,207 miles
    Test number
    615670010042
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  9. Fail50,207 miles (+1,879)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,207 miles
    Test number
    215752656034
    • Repaired at testElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  10. Pass48,328 miles (+1,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,328 miles
    Test number
    298582645980
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass47,320 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,320 miles
    Test number
    477138399263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,169 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,169 miles
    Test number
    699357630462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,092 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,092 miles
    Test number
    324055190753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,425 miles (+1,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,425 miles
    Test number
    797210125118
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass42,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,088 miles
    Test number
    325393994007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,684 miles (+47,067)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,684 miles
    Test number
    629453994023
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  17. Pass39,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,617 miles
    Test number
    578364293030
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail39,617 miles (+3,579)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,617 miles
    Test number
    785194393052
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass36,038 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,038 miles
    Test number
    999346092049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,576 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,576 miles
    Test number
    246576831165
    • NoteExhaust u bend heat shields corroded.

  21. Fail32,576 miles (+4,311)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,576 miles
    Test number
    496936231155
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteExhaust u bend heat shields corroded.

  22. Pass28,265 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,265 miles
    Test number
    510301640185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,642 miles
    Test number
    660520220001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 TFC

Does S20 TFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S20 TFC expired on 26 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S20 TFC?
The MOT on S20 TFC expired on 26 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S20 TFC done?
S20 TFC was recorded at 66,703 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 2,477 miles a year.
Has S20 TFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 TFC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 TFC 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 S20 TFC find?
S20 TFC passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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