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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

S40 MPMMOT history

S40 MPM is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 39,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

S40 MPM silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
39,902 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 MPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 MPM was last recorded at 39,902 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Nov 2010: 28,729 miles, lower than 29,393 miles on 6 Nov 2009.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
39,582 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
320 miles
Average per year
727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,902 miles
  • 2025 – 39,582 miles
  • 2024 – 38,942 miles
  • 2023 – 38,257 miles
  • 2022 – 38,067 miles
  • 2021 – 37,492 miles
  • 2020 – 37,154 miles
  • 2019 – 36,890 miles
  • 2018 – 36,191 miles
  • 2017 – 35,316 miles
  • 2016 – 34,786 miles
  • 2015 – 34,227 miles
  • 2014 – 33,328 miles
  • 2013 – 32,117 miles
  • 2012 – 29,677 miles
  • 2011 – 29,098 miles
  • 2010 – 28,729 miles
  • 2009 – 29,393 miles
  • 2008 – 27,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,902 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,902 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    39,902 miles
    Test number
    136211124124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,582 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    39,582 miles
    Test number
    448255911935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,942 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    38,942 miles
    Test number
    566019814383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,257 miles (+190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    38,257 miles
    Test number
    695058937411
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass38,067 miles (+575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    38,067 miles
    Test number
    753611027165
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass37,492 miles (+338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    37,492 miles
    Test number
    409989822292
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass37,154 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    37,154 miles
    Test number
    292696923732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,890 miles (+699)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,890 miles
    Test number
    195898792727
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass36,191 miles (+875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    36,191 miles
    Test number
    125474899670
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass35,316 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    35,316 miles
    Test number
    457755959411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,786 miles (+559)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,786 miles
    Test number
    672009248248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass34,227 miles (+899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    34,227 miles
    Test number
    107983007568
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass33,328 miles (+1,211)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    33,328 miles
    Test number
    588217494217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass32,117 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,117 miles
    Test number
    876318993273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,677 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    29,677 miles
    Test number
    577020412374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,098 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,098 miles
    Test number
    455282311304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,729 miles (-664)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,729 miles
    Test number
    321233810362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,393 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,393 miles
    Test number
    684130919328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,101 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    27,101 miles
    Test number
    813434528358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,074 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,074 miles
    Test number
    400549708357
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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 Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S40 MPM

Does S40 MPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 MPM is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 MPM?
The MOT on S40 MPM is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 MPM done?
S40 MPM was recorded at 39,902 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 727 miles a year.
Has S40 MPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 MPM has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2008.
Has the mileage on S40 MPM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S40 MPM find?
S40 MPM passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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