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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

S34 YCAMOT history

S34 YCA is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 9 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 73,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2023.

S34 YCA green Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2024
Mileage
73,971 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S34 YCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S34 YCA was last recorded at 73,971 miles on 10 Jun 2023, 265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,706 miles · 21 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
265 miles
Average per year
1,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 73,971 miles
  • 2022 – 73,706 miles
  • 2021 – 73,257 miles
  • 2019 – 73,223 miles
  • 2018 – 73,150 miles
  • 2017 – 73,133 miles
  • 2016 – 72,861 miles
  • 2015 – 72,715 miles
  • 2014 – 72,586 miles
  • 2013 – 71,801 miles
  • 2012 – 71,645 miles
  • 2011 – 70,376 miles
  • 2010 – 68,718 miles
  • 2009 – 64,026 miles
  • 2008 – 57,186 miles
  • 2007 – 55,837 miles
  • 2006 – 53,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,971 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front and rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    73,971 miles
    Test number
    785304355406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail73,971 miles (+265)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,971 miles
    Test number
    358252220931
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass73,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,706 miles
    Test number
    692318911020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail73,706 miles (+449)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,706 miles
    Test number
    759697186686
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass73,257 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,257 miles
    Test number
    812972323205
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded

  6. Fail73,257 miles (+34)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,257 miles
    Test number
    382927648106
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system inside sill (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded

  7. Pass73,223 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,223 miles
    Test number
    163209633151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail73,223 miles (+73)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,223 miles
    Test number
    393598227002
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture burst on brake test (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass73,150 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,150 miles
    Test number
    109781588399
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension front and rear corroded

  10. Fail73,150 miles (+17)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,150 miles
    Test number
    589595319002
    • DangerousFront Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension front and rear corroded

  11. Pass73,133 miles (+272)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,133 miles
    Test number
    995565659045
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCooling fan very noisy

  12. Pass72,861 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,861 miles
    Test number
    673061639627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,715 miles (+129)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,715 miles
    Test number
    118236305278
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth inner track rods have slight play

  14. Pass72,586 miles (+785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,586 miles
    Test number
    197483904249
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass71,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,801 miles
    Test number
    988145003206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,801 miles (+156)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,801 miles
    Test number
    398600803243
    • DangerousNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  17. Fail71,645 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,645 miles
    Test number
    257212492484
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteBrake noise at rear.
    • NoteFront and rear brakes have slight brake judder.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NotePossible noise at offside rear indicating bearing wear.

  18. Pass71,645 miles (+1,269)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    71,645 miles
    Test number
    445002792157
    • NoteBrake noise at rear.
    • NoteFront and rear brakes have slight brake judder.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NotePossible noise at offside rear indicating bearing wear.

  19. Pass70,376 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,376 miles
    Test number
    256116991484
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • Note2 segments of centre stop lamp not working

  20. Fail70,376 miles (+1,658)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,376 miles
    Test number
    155545891171
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • Note2 segments of centre stop lamp not working

  21. Pass68,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,718 miles
    Test number
    530257800226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Fail68,718 miles (+4,692)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,718 miles
    Test number
    984284500286
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass64,026 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    64,026 miles
    Test number
    290028989137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Fail64,025 miles (+6,839)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,025 miles
    Test number
    771420089189
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Pass57,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,186 miles
    Test number
    591836888196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,186 miles (+1,349)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,186 miles
    Test number
    221489778466
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass55,837 miles (+2,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,837 miles
    Test number
    190275207254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Fail53,071 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,071 miles
    Test number
    100136306242
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  29. Pass53,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,071 miles
    Test number
    863246306297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S34 YCA

Does S34 YCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S34 YCA expired on 9 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S34 YCA?
The MOT on S34 YCA expired on 9 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S34 YCA done?
S34 YCA was recorded at 73,971 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2023, an average of 1,238 miles a year.
Has S34 YCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S34 YCA has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S34 YCA 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 S34 YCA find?
S34 YCA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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