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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

S2 NUJMOT history

S2 NUJ is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 55,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

S2 NUJ red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
55,370 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S2 NUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S2 NUJ was last recorded at 55,370 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 2,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,336 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,034 miles
Average per year
2,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,370 miles
  • 2025 – 53,336 miles
  • 2024 – 51,347 miles
  • 2023 – 49,245 miles
  • 2022 – 47,527 miles
  • 2021 – 47,252 miles
  • 2020 – 46,934 miles
  • 2019 – 45,892 miles
  • 2018 – 45,797 miles
  • 2017 – 45,359 miles
  • 2016 – 44,621 miles
  • 2015 – 44,036 miles
  • 2014 – 43,580 miles
  • 2013 – 42,697 miles
  • 2012 – 41,253 miles
  • 2011 – 37,432 miles
  • 2010 – 33,465 miles
  • 2009 – 27,901 miles
  • 2008 – 21,900 miles
  • 2007 – 17,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,370 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,370 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    55,370 miles
    Test number
    367076673061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,336 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    53,336 miles
    Test number
    220795181395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,347 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    51,347 miles
    Test number
    421725793121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,245 miles (+1,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    49,245 miles
    Test number
    377302049670
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass47,527 miles (+275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    47,527 miles
    Test number
    935488566741
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion
  6. Pass47,252 miles (+318)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    47,252 miles
    Test number
    457053965655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass46,934 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,934 miles
    Test number
    503264971702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail46,934 miles (+1,042)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,934 miles
    Test number
    816288079843
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass45,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,892 miles
    Test number
    611523926300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail45,892 miles (+95)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,892 miles
    Test number
    881933773074
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Pass45,797 miles (+438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,797 miles
    Test number
    736653388014
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components under the vehicle
  12. Pass45,359 miles (+143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,359 miles
    Test number
    161535940583
    • AdvisoryLarge metal covers fitted to underside of vehicle
  13. Fail45,216 miles (+595)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,216 miles
    Test number
    930200618333
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryLarge metal covers fitted to underside of vehicle
  14. Pass44,621 miles (+585)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,621 miles
    Test number
    657138796619
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blade worn
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  15. Pass44,036 miles (+456)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,036 miles
    Test number
    575035545094
    • NoteLarge covers fitted hard to check
    • NoteO/s front to rear brake pipe slightly rusty
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing low
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge
  16. Pass43,580 miles (+883)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,580 miles
    Test number
    816935054043
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass42,697 miles (+1,444)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,697 miles
    Test number
    216797053062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
  18. Pass41,253 miles (+3,821)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,253 miles
    Test number
    685543552087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass37,432 miles (+3,967)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,432 miles
    Test number
    937124151025
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWiring faulty on osr lights at times
  20. Pass33,465 miles (+5,564)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,465 miles
    Test number
    843248450037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,901 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,901 miles
    Test number
    140377759043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,900 miles (+4,810)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,900 miles
    Test number
    410357948049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass17,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,090 miles
    Test number
    273187457022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S2 NUJ

Does S2 NUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S2 NUJ is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S2 NUJ?
The MOT on S2 NUJ is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S2 NUJ done?
S2 NUJ was recorded at 55,370 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 2,024 miles a year.
Has S2 NUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S2 NUJ has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on S2 NUJ 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 S2 NUJ find?
S2 NUJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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