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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S720 XOEMOT history

S720 XOE is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 2 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 71,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

S720 XOE blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
71,310 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S720 XOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S720 XOE was last recorded at 71,310 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,120 miles · 2 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
190 miles
Average per year
1,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,310 miles
  • 2021 – 71,120 miles
  • 2020 – 70,985 miles
  • 2018 – 69,943 miles
  • 2017 – 69,420 miles
  • 2016 – 66,790 miles
  • 2014 – 66,257 miles
  • 2013 – 63,953 miles
  • 2011 – 62,711 miles
  • 2010 – 58,697 miles
  • 2009 – 56,441 miles
  • 2008 – 54,135 miles
  • 2007 – 51,089 miles
  • 2006 – 48,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,310 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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,310 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,310 miles
    Test number
    767732510501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,120 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,120 miles
    Test number
    707363907442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass70,985 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,985 miles
    Test number
    129773740547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,943 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,943 miles
    Test number
    957430366933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,420 miles (+2,630)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,420 miles
    Test number
    266340083824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,790 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,790 miles
    Test number
    536720804245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,257 miles (+2,304)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    66,257 miles
    Test number
    408435134419
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s front upper and o/s rear upper ball joint boots deteriorated

  8. Pass63,953 miles (+1,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,953 miles
    Test number
    627645723387
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass62,711 miles (+4,014)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,711 miles
    Test number
    655499631150
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  10. Pass58,697 miles (+2,256)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,697 miles
    Test number
    291485120183
    • NoteSlight wear in nearside rear suspension component suggest further investigation
    • NoteSlight wear in nearside steering rack end joint
    • NoteUnable to carry out full inspection of suspension,steering and brakes due to extensive body undertrays

  11. Pass56,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,441 miles
    Test number
    432450049113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,441 miles (+2,306)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,441 miles
    Test number
    524640749164
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass54,135 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,135 miles
    Test number
    722210038195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,089 miles (+3,089)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,089 miles
    Test number
    412035737170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,000 miles
    Test number
    443599536101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,000 miles6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,000 miles
    Test number
    223836836474
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S720 XOE

Does S720 XOE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S720 XOE expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S720 XOE?
The MOT on S720 XOE expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S720 XOE done?
S720 XOE was recorded at 71,310 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 1,207 miles a year.
Has S720 XOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S720 XOE has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2009.
Has the mileage on S720 XOE 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 S720 XOE find?
S720 XOE passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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