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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

S3 XSDMOT history

S3 XSD is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 53,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

S3 XSD green Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
53,341 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XSD was last recorded at 53,341 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,817 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
524 miles
Average per year
1,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,341 miles
  • 2025 – 52,817 miles
  • 2024 – 51,980 miles
  • 2023 – 51,293 miles
  • 2022 – 50,272 miles
  • 2021 – 49,651 miles
  • 2020 – 49,106 miles
  • 2019 – 48,594 miles
  • 2018 – 47,641 miles
  • 2017 – 46,882 miles
  • 2016 – 46,135 miles
  • 2015 – 45,079 miles
  • 2014 – 43,075 miles
  • 2013 – 37,612 miles
  • 2012 – 37,413 miles
  • 2011 – 29,722 miles
  • 2010 – 22,609 miles
  • 2009 – 20,973 miles
  • 2008 – 18,494 miles
  • 2007 – 15,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,341 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,341 miles (+524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    53,341 miles
    Test number
    249034501707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  2. Pass52,817 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    52,817 miles
    Test number
    629405791014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,980 miles (+687)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    51,980 miles
    Test number
    820847587641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,293 miles (+1,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    51,293 miles
    Test number
    878358164510
    • AdvisoryCoolant on min
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Offside & nearside handbrake cable split (1.1.15 (a))
  5. Pass50,272 miles (+621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    50,272 miles
    Test number
    891761025625
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear handbrake cable outer casings spliting (1.1.15 (a))
  6. Pass49,651 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    49,651 miles
    Test number
    644894375970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    49,106 miles
    Test number
    304294633257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail49,106 miles (+512)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,106 miles
    Test number
    513530356632
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  9. Pass48,594 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    48,594 miles
    Test number
    830938767676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,589 miles (+948)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,589 miles
    Test number
    485151947763
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass47,641 miles (+759)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,641 miles
    Test number
    803791023805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,882 miles (+747)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,882 miles
    Test number
    877355254332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,135 miles (+1,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,135 miles
    Test number
    928410222347
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside
  14. Pass45,079 miles (+2,004)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,079 miles
    Test number
    108400365162
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass43,075 miles (+5,463)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,075 miles
    Test number
    677827154144
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass37,612 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,612 miles
    Test number
    397791273149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,413 miles (+7,691)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,413 miles
    Test number
    909591032116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,722 miles (+7,113)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,722 miles
    Test number
    289175401481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,609 miles (+1,636)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,609 miles
    Test number
    124684020155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,973 miles (+2,479)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,973 miles
    Test number
    252457919404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,494 miles (+2,833)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,494 miles
    Test number
    260010308444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    15,661 miles
    Test number
    264049007130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 XSD

Does S3 XSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 XSD is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 XSD?
The MOT on S3 XSD is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 XSD done?
S3 XSD was recorded at 53,341 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 1,967 miles a year.
Has S3 XSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XSD has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on S3 XSD 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 S3 XSD find?
S3 XSD passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake cable damaged but not to excess; offside rear brake cable damaged but not to excess.

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