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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S802 ASXMOT history

S802 ASX is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 65,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

S802 ASX red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
65,174 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S802 ASX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S802 ASX was last recorded at 65,174 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,089 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,174 miles
  • 2025 – 65,089 miles
  • 2024 – 65,033 miles
  • 2023 – 64,959 miles
  • 2022 – 64,857 miles
  • 2021 – 64,446 miles
  • 2020 – 64,063 miles
  • 2018 – 63,711 miles
  • 2017 – 63,494 miles
  • 2016 – 63,258 miles
  • 2015 – 63,203 miles
  • 2014 – 62,965 miles
  • 2013 – 62,385 miles
  • 2012 – 62,095 miles
  • 2011 – 61,472 miles
  • 2010 – 59,508 miles
  • 2009 – 57,087 miles
  • 2008 – 54,037 miles
  • 2007 – 51,600 miles
  • 2006 – 48,818 miles
  • 2005 – 45,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,174 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexy joint in poor condition not leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVarious front and rear suspension components corroded not excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Windscreen washer not working Wiper not checked for clearing

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,174 miles (+85)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    65,174 miles
    Test number
    178111089266
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy joint in poor condition not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious front and rear suspension components corroded not excessive

  2. Pass65,089 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    65,089 miles
    Test number
    715269420611
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy in poor condition not blowing
    • AdvisoryVarious front and rear suspension components corroded not excessive

  3. Pass65,033 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    65,033 miles
    Test number
    701169635994
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy joint in poor condition not blowing
    • AdvisoryVarious front and rear suspension components corroded but not excessive

  4. Fail65,033 miles (+74)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,033 miles
    Test number
    714571029918
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working Wiper not checked for clearing (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy joint in poor condition not blowing
    • AdvisoryVarious front and rear suspension components corroded but not excessive

  5. Pass64,959 miles (+102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    64,959 miles
    Test number
    670117001102
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various front and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass64,857 miles (+411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    64,857 miles
    Test number
    102841019868
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy joint in poor condition not leaking
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass64,446 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    64,446 miles
    Test number
    920471599237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,063 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    64,063 miles
    Test number
    896642337802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    63,711 miles
    Test number
    673048031437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,711 miles (+217)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,711 miles
    Test number
    913826264913
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working WIPER NOT CHECKED FOR CLEARING (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass63,494 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,494 miles
    Test number
    499329374673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,258 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,258 miles
    Test number
    926882470864
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy joint in poor condition no leaks

  13. Pass63,203 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,203 miles
    Test number
    702149831151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,965 miles (+80)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,965 miles
    Test number
    378710194453
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wiper smearing slightly

  15. Fail62,885 miles (+500)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,885 miles
    Test number
    387282974482
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust flexy in poor condition
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear the screen slightly
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass62,385 miles (+290)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,385 miles
    Test number
    295284183219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust flexy joint in poor condition
    • NoteFront discs showing slight pitting on rear face

  17. Pass62,095 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,095 miles
    Test number
    236031092260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,093 miles (+621)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,093 miles
    Test number
    868314882222
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass61,472 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,472 miles
    Test number
    335400481459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,508 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,508 miles
    Test number
    163171880269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,087 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    57,087 miles
    Test number
    373947889268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    54,037 miles
    Test number
    174884998282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,037 miles (+2,437)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,037 miles
    Test number
    344504298225
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front trackrod end

  24. Pass51,600 miles (+2,782)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    51,600 miles
    Test number
    344905677416
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteWiper blade

  25. Pass48,818 miles (+3,787)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,818 miles
    Test number
    564552476279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    45,031 miles
    Test number
    132109375205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S802 ASX

Does S802 ASX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S802 ASX is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S802 ASX?
The MOT on S802 ASX is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S802 ASX done?
S802 ASX was recorded at 65,174 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 961 miles a year.
Has S802 ASX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S802 ASX has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S802 ASX 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 S802 ASX find?
S802 ASX passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust flexy joint in poor condition not leaking; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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