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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,796 cc

S21 ADWMOT history

S21 ADW is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 68,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2024.

S21 ADW red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2025
Mileage
68,041 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 ADW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 ADW was last recorded at 68,041 miles on 25 Apr 2024, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,015 miles · 11 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
4,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 68,041 miles
  • 2023 – 68,015 miles
  • 2022 – 65,637 miles
  • 2020 – 62,933 miles
  • 2019 – 53,103 miles
  • 2018 – 45,853 miles
  • 2017 – 39,583 miles
  • 2016 – 33,889 miles
  • 2015 – 27,710 miles
  • 2014 – 19,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,041 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,041 miles (+26)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    68,041 miles
    Test number
    586246797046
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass68,015 miles (+2,378)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,015 miles
    Test number
    684866537940
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass65,637 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,637 miles
    Test number
    726093406698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,634 miles (+2,701)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,634 miles
    Test number
    182630192075
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass62,933 miles (+9,830)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,933 miles
    Test number
    325699311724
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass53,103 miles (+7,250)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,103 miles
    Test number
    126597254393
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Pass45,853 miles (+6,270)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,853 miles
    Test number
    614705862045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,583 miles (+5,694)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,583 miles
    Test number
    434333245627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,889 miles (+6,179)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,889 miles
    Test number
    467402380031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,710 miles (+7,838)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,710 miles
    Test number
    925947955009
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass19,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,872 miles
    Test number
    855596154084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 ADW

Does S21 ADW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S21 ADW expired on 24 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S21 ADW?
The MOT on S21 ADW expired on 24 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S21 ADW done?
S21 ADW was recorded at 68,041 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 4,740 miles a year.
Has S21 ADW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 ADW has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S21 ADW 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 S21 ADW find?
S21 ADW passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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