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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

S2 NHGMOT history

S2 NHG is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 21 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 15,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

S2 NHG blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
15,748 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S2 NHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S2 NHG was last recorded at 15,748 miles on 18 May 2026, 305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jul 2016: 5,576 miles, lower than 54,672 miles on 24 Jul 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
15,443 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 15,748 miles
  • 2025 – 15,443 miles
  • 2024 – 14,963 miles
  • 2023 – 14,219 miles
  • 2022 – 13,515 miles
  • 2021 – 12,116 miles
  • 2019 – 11,547 miles
  • 2018 – 9,571 miles
  • 2017 – 7,804 miles
  • 2016 – 5,576 miles
  • 2015 – 54,672 miles
  • 2013 – 51,803 miles
  • 2012 – 47,629 miles
  • 2011 – 43,180 miles
  • 2010 – 41,923 miles
  • 2009 – 39,301 miles
  • 2008 – 33,410 miles
  • 2007 – 26,110 miles
  • 2005 – 25,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,748 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,748 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    15,748 miles
    Test number
    908920006563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass15,443 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    15,443 miles
    Test number
    240891560065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass14,963 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    14,963 miles
    Test number
    806481231702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass14,219 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    14,219 miles
    Test number
    231364744103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass13,515 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    13,515 miles
    Test number
    117237973082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass12,116 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    12,116 miles
    Test number
    743116770389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass11,547 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    11,547 miles
    Test number
    395541091919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass9,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    9,571 miles
    Test number
    822614143876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail9,571 miles (+1,767)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,571 miles
    Test number
    467291712375
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass7,804 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    7,804 miles
    Test number
    844948614684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass5,576 miles (-49,096)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    5,576 miles
    Test number
    834996148239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,672 miles (+2,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,672 miles
    Test number
    505795605257
    • 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)
  13. Pass51,803 miles (+4,174)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,803 miles
    Test number
    816578283233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,629 miles (+4,449)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,629 miles
    Test number
    385445882285
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing
    • NoteRear brake discs wearing
  15. Pass43,180 miles (+1,257)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,180 miles
    Test number
    788412811318
    • NoteBrake discs deteriorating
    • NoteSlight blow from exhaust
  16. Pass41,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    41,923 miles
    Test number
    812064040380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,920 miles (+2,619)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,920 miles
    Test number
    371734840333
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
  18. Pass39,301 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,301 miles
    Test number
    184689049328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,885 miles (+4,475)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,885 miles
    Test number
    910495439057
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll brake discs worn
    • NoteAll shock rings corroded
  20. Pass33,410 miles (+7,300)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,410 miles
    Test number
    130922458480
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll brake discs worn
  21. Pass26,110 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,110 miles
    Test number
    223450357096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,744 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    25,744 miles
    Test number
    893637735340
    • AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S2 NHG

Does S2 NHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S2 NHG is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S2 NHG?
The MOT on S2 NHG is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S2 NHG done?
S2 NHG was recorded at 15,748 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026.
Has S2 NHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S2 NHG has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on S2 NHG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S2 NHG find?
S2 NHG passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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