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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S804 APGMOT history

S804 APG is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 5 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 56,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

S804 APG 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 Apr 2027
Mileage
56,830 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S804 APG
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
5 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S804 APG was last recorded at 56,830 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,760 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,070 miles
Average per year
1,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,830 miles
  • 2025 – 55,760 miles
  • 2024 – 54,631 miles
  • 2023 – 53,768 miles
  • 2022 – 53,351 miles
  • 2021 – 52,746 miles
  • 2020 – 51,585 miles
  • 2019 – 50,203 miles
  • 2018 – 48,758 miles
  • 2017 – 47,514 miles
  • 2016 – 46,080 miles
  • 2015 – 44,684 miles
  • 2014 – 43,001 miles
  • 2013 – 40,984 miles
  • 2012 – 37,274 miles
  • 2011 – 36,082 miles
  • 2010 – 34,635 miles
  • 2009 – 33,545 miles
  • 2008 – 30,279 miles
  • 2007 – 28,374 miles
  • 2006 – 23,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,830 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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,830 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    56,830 miles
    Test number
    654387358250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,760 miles (+1,129)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    55,760 miles
    Test number
    584488170144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,631 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    54,631 miles
    Test number
    378813100663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,768 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    53,768 miles
    Test number
    661665783297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,351 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,351 miles
    Test number
    538496175929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    52,746 miles
    Test number
    825577355791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail52,746 miles (+1,161)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,746 miles
    Test number
    698363424687
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass51,585 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,585 miles
    Test number
    673239583994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,203 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,203 miles
    Test number
    352458069835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,758 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,758 miles
    Test number
    938834269088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,514 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,514 miles
    Test number
    673839596138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,080 miles (+1,396)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,080 miles
    Test number
    462617990305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    44,684 miles
    Test number
    616659425077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,624 miles (+1,623)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,624 miles
    Test number
    409419925014
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass43,001 miles (+2,017)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,001 miles
    Test number
    768641954015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,984 miles (+3,710)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    40,984 miles
    Test number
    498688453090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,274 miles (+1,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,274 miles
    Test number
    146788252463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass36,082 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,082 miles
    Test number
    306874451125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail36,082 miles (+1,447)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,082 miles
    Test number
    238372651472
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass34,635 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,635 miles
    Test number
    222641740147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,545 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,545 miles
    Test number
    561399069189
    • NoteO/s/f. o/s/r.n/s/r.tyres show signs of considerable heat damage

  22. Fail33,545 miles (+3,266)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,545 miles
    Test number
    564570969155
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll four tyres show signs of considerable heat damage

  23. Pass30,279 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,279 miles
    Test number
    121509668103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,374 miles
    Test number
    843623937276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,374 miles (+5,030)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,374 miles
    Test number
    614363137237
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass23,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,344 miles
    Test number
    990983526214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S804 APG

Does S804 APG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S804 APG is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S804 APG?
The MOT on S804 APG is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S804 APG done?
S804 APG was recorded at 56,830 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 1,703 miles a year.
Has S804 APG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S804 APG has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S804 APG 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 S804 APG find?
S804 APG passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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