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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

S6 FTCMOT history

S6 FTC is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 106,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

S6 FTC blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
106,423 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 FTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 FTC was last recorded at 106,423 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 1,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,918 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,505 miles
Average per year
5,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,423 miles
  • 2024 – 104,918 miles
  • 2023 – 101,818 miles
  • 2022 – 96,093 miles
  • 2021 – 95,897 miles
  • 2020 – 95,233 miles
  • 2017 – 90,505 miles
  • 2016 – 82,193 miles
  • 2014 – 76,215 miles
  • 2013 – 67,617 miles
  • 2012 – 53,449 miles
  • 2011 – 41,220 miles
  • 2010 – 29,148 miles
  • 2009 – 17,503 miles
  • 2008 – 10,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,423 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,423 miles (+1,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    106,423 miles
    Test number
    823887155414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,918 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    104,918 miles
    Test number
    652194570023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    101,818 miles
    Test number
    535978039689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail101,818 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,818 miles
    Test number
    500435276882
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

  5. Fail101,818 miles (+5,725)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,818 miles
    Test number
    336455733779
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,093 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,093 miles
    Test number
    878378279278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,897 miles (+664)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,897 miles
    Test number
    645893228272
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,233 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,233 miles
    Test number
    826495486822
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail95,233 miles (+777)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,233 miles
    Test number
    728483210737
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass94,456 miles (+3,951)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    94,456 miles
    Test number
    722397968979
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has under trays fitted

  11. Pass90,505 miles (+8,312)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,505 miles
    Test number
    147534314349
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass82,193 miles (+5,978)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,193 miles
    Test number
    217330668307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass76,215 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,215 miles
    Test number
    459141124481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,479 miles (+7,862)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,479 miles
    Test number
    767612694101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,617 miles (+14,168)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    67,617 miles
    Test number
    506091153185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass53,449 miles (+12,229)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,449 miles
    Test number
    475822552107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass41,220 miles (+12,072)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,220 miles
    Test number
    418319951153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,148 miles (+11,645)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,148 miles
    Test number
    564100760182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,503 miles (+7,017)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    17,503 miles
    Test number
    840020279082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    10,486 miles
    Test number
    880140988020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 FTC

Does S6 FTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 FTC is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S6 FTC?
The MOT on S6 FTC is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 FTC done?
S6 FTC was recorded at 106,423 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 5,430 miles a year.
Has S6 FTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 FTC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S6 FTC 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 S6 FTC find?
S6 FTC passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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