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Lotus Elise

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc

S5 RMEMOT history

S5 RME is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 30 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 28,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

S5 RME grey Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
28,536 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 RME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 RME was last recorded at 28,536 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 3,749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,787 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,749 miles
Average per year
1,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,536 miles
  • 2024 – 24,787 miles
  • 2023 – 24,617 miles
  • 2022 – 24,106 miles
  • 2021 – 23,387 miles
  • 2020 – 22,523 miles
  • 2017 – 18,959 miles
  • 2016 – 18,706 miles
  • 2015 – 18,496 miles
  • 2013 – 17,153 miles
  • 2012 – 14,649 miles
  • 2011 – 10,403 miles
  • 2010 – 6,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,536 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,536 miles (+3,749)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    28,536 miles
    Test number
    521749730059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass24,787 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    24,787 miles
    Test number
    688447195680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass24,617 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    24,617 miles
    Test number
    154629687149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass24,106 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    24,106 miles
    Test number
    557483787912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,387 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    23,387 miles
    Test number
    383883147658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,523 miles (+3,414)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    22,523 miles
    Test number
    321687420245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass19,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    19,109 miles
    Test number
    288516900418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail19,109 miles (+150)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,109 miles
    Test number
    297615969057
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass18,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    18,959 miles
    Test number
    205179232982
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has very small cut in sidewall
  10. Fail18,959 miles (+253)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,959 miles
    Test number
    686458937323
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has very small cut in sidewall
  11. Pass18,706 miles (+210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    18,706 miles
    Test number
    424515146932
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES SCUFFING ON INSIDE EDGES
    • AdvisoryFRONT TOP COVERS and UNDERSIDE COVERS RESTRICTING A FULL INSPECTION
  12. Pass18,496 miles (+1,343)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    18,496 miles
    Test number
    136753105098
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFron discs slightly worn
  13. Pass17,153 miles (+2,504)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    17,153 miles
    Test number
    435242733331
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass14,649 miles (+4,246)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    14,649 miles
    Test number
    778888502346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,403 miles (+4,196)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    10,403 miles
    Test number
    405779901381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass6,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    6,207 miles
    Test number
    114335030354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail6,207 miles (+67)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,207 miles
    Test number
    144455330399
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  18. Pass6,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    6,140 miles
    Test number
    552790610207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 RME

Does S5 RME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 RME is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 RME?
The MOT on S5 RME is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 RME done?
S5 RME was recorded at 28,536 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 1,445 miles a year.
Has S5 RME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 RME has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on S5 RME 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 RME find?
S5 RME passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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