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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S5 PSNMOT history

S5 PSN is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 49,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

S5 PSN silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
49,398 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 PSN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 PSN was last recorded at 49,398 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,556 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
842 miles
Average per year
1,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,398 miles
  • 2025 – 48,556 miles
  • 2024 – 47,605 miles
  • 2023 – 46,715 miles
  • 2022 – 45,814 miles
  • 2021 – 44,113 miles
  • 2020 – 43,146 miles
  • 2019 – 42,110 miles
  • 2018 – 40,595 miles
  • 2017 – 38,884 miles
  • 2016 – 36,542 miles
  • 2015 – 34,136 miles
  • 2014 – 31,160 miles
  • 2013 – 28,530 miles
  • 2012 – 26,918 miles
  • 2011 – 25,318 miles
  • 2010 – 23,920 miles
  • 2009 – 22,407 miles
  • 2008 – 20,705 miles
  • 2007 – 19,105 miles
  • 2006 – 16,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,398 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    49,398 miles
    Test number
    686648165642
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail49,398 miles (+842)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,398 miles
    Test number
    545932476649
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass48,556 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    48,556 miles
    Test number
    797826535839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,605 miles (+890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    47,605 miles
    Test number
    389703757933
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass46,715 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    46,715 miles
    Test number
    120558998980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,814 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,814 miles
    Test number
    801518931495
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail45,814 miles (+1,701)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,814 miles
    Test number
    145570131153
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass44,113 miles (+967)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,113 miles
    Test number
    817362752104
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Washer poor

  9. Pass43,146 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,146 miles
    Test number
    806017958992
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoot hinge insecure still secures in closed position

  10. Fail43,140 miles (+1,030)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,140 miles
    Test number
    389311394827
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine misfiring and steam emited (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass42,110 miles (+1,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,110 miles
    Test number
    525091437442
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass40,595 miles (+1,711)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    40,595 miles
    Test number
    854475208908
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

  13. Pass38,884 miles (+2,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,884 miles
    Test number
    178649840726
    • AdvisoryFront washers poorly aimed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector corroded (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass36,542 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,542 miles
    Test number
    122464460759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail36,542 miles (+2,406)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,542 miles
    Test number
    481004208579
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass34,136 miles (+2,976)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    34,136 miles
    Test number
    298542943220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,160 miles (+2,630)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,160 miles
    Test number
    496104044202
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth headlamp aims on lower limit

  18. Pass28,530 miles (+1,612)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,530 miles
    Test number
    155995243276
    • NoteOffside nearside lower ball joint rubber covers perishing
    • NoteOffside nearside rack gaiters perishing

  19. Pass26,918 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,918 miles
    Test number
    308638342210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,318 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,318 miles
    Test number
    775813851290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,317 miles (+1,397)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,317 miles
    Test number
    266268541271
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  22. Pass23,920 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,920 miles
    Test number
    912151250217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,407 miles (+1,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,407 miles
    Test number
    952137749207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass20,705 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,705 miles
    Test number
    633576748212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,105 miles (+2,340)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,105 miles
    Test number
    342418247447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,765 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,765 miles
    Test number
    252223136271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail16,765 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,765 miles
    Test number
    362093836400
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S5 PSN

Does S5 PSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 PSN is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 PSN?
The MOT on S5 PSN is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 PSN done?
S5 PSN was recorded at 49,398 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 1,621 miles a year.
Has S5 PSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 PSN has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 PSN 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 S5 PSN find?
S5 PSN passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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