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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S47 LCFMOT history

S47 LCF is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 83,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

S47 LCF black Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
83,258 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S47 LCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S47 LCF was last recorded at 83,258 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jul 2020: 81,657 miles, lower than 768,882 miles on 12 Nov 2016.

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
83,154 miles · 22 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
104 miles
Average per year
2,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,258 miles
  • 2023 – 83,154 miles
  • 2022 – 82,800 miles
  • 2021 – 82,252 miles
  • 2020 – 81,657 miles
  • 2016 – 768,882 miles
  • 2015 – 75,842 miles
  • 2014 – 75,075 miles
  • 2013 – 73,682 miles
  • 2012 – 73,124 miles
  • 2011 – 71,246 miles
  • 2010 – 70,213 miles
  • 2009 – 67,539 miles
  • 2008 – 61,800 miles
  • 2007 – 52,796 miles
  • 2006 – 42,942 miles
  • 2005 – 39,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,258 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,258 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    83,258 miles
    Test number
    464787452245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,154 miles
    Test number
    639861006911
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail83,154 miles (+354)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,154 miles
    Test number
    875433149538
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively needs new wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass82,800 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,800 miles
    Test number
    235080210168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,697 miles (+445)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,697 miles
    Test number
    153450363538
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s rear inner brake pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits C O emissions too high (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure number plate badly damaged (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working o/s front side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass82,252 miles (+595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,252 miles
    Test number
    364085104382
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass81,657 miles (-687,225)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,657 miles
    Test number
    976591441817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass768,882 miles (+692,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    768,882 miles
    Test number
    936810292130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Pass75,961 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,961 miles
    Test number
    731166645414
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail75,958 miles (+116)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,958 miles
    Test number
    342967538973
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail75,842 miles (+767)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,842 miles
    Test number
    837072423394
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full insoection

  12. Pass75,075 miles (+1,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,075 miles
    Test number
    638110244326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass73,682 miles (+43)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    73,682 miles
    Test number
    185755043356
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail73,639 miles (+515)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,639 miles
    Test number
    679318633396
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail73,124 miles (+1,878)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,124 miles
    Test number
    328031352223
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass71,246 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    71,246 miles
    Test number
    485929811461
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail71,241 miles (+1,028)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,241 miles
    Test number
    919258301363
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail70,213 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,213 miles
    Test number
    270981720260
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass70,213 miles (+2,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,213 miles
    Test number
    663091520235
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass67,539 miles (+5,739)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,539 miles
    Test number
    251491549264
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFanbelt split

  21. Pass61,800 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,800 miles
    Test number
    344013118250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,799 miles (+9,003)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,799 miles
    Test number
    351670118480
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass52,796 miles (+9,854)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,796 miles
    Test number
    361280927237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,942 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,942 miles
    Test number
    984153546287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,941 miles (+3,067)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,941 miles
    Test number
    300603136419
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  26. Pass39,874 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    39,874 miles
    Test number
    283845025254
    • 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)

Questions about S47 LCF

Does S47 LCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S47 LCF is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S47 LCF?
The MOT on S47 LCF is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S47 LCF done?
S47 LCF was recorded at 83,258 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 2,058 miles a year.
Has S47 LCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S47 LCF has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S47 LCF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S47 LCF find?
S47 LCF passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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