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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S820 BAEMOT history

S820 BAE is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 135,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

S820 BAE blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2026
Mileage
135,063 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S820 BAE
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S820 BAE was last recorded at 135,063 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 2,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2014: 104,427 miles, lower than 104,826 miles on 4 Aug 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,114 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,949 miles
Average per year
2,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,063 miles
  • 2025 – 132,114 miles
  • 2024 – 129,314 miles
  • 2023 – 126,794 miles
  • 2022 – 122,571 miles
  • 2021 – 119,239 miles
  • 2020 – 119,140 miles
  • 2019 – 116,752 miles
  • 2018 – 114,190 miles
  • 2017 – 111,884 miles
  • 2016 – 109,184 miles
  • 2015 – 106,934 miles
  • 2014 – 104,427 miles
  • 2013 – 103,406 miles
  • 2012 – 101,110 miles
  • 2011 – 98,434 miles
  • 2010 – 95,260 miles
  • 2009 – 92,734 miles
  • 2008 – 88,537 miles
  • 2007 – 82,649 miles
  • 2006 – 75,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,063 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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 corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

33 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,063 miles (+2,949)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,063 miles
    Test number
    198271299895
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,114 miles (+2,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    132,114 miles
    Test number
    121080510851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass129,314 miles (+2,520)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,314 miles
    Test number
    177750893562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear lateral link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear lateral link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,794 miles (+4,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,794 miles
    Test number
    642286260129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass122,571 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    122,571 miles
    Test number
    975874421423
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail122,566 miles (+3,327)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,566 miles
    Test number
    532259978783
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass119,239 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,239 miles
    Test number
    751507539253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail119,238 miles (+98)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,238 miles
    Test number
    436456886837
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass119,140 miles (+2,388)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,140 miles
    Test number
    989671673107
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass116,752 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,752 miles
    Test number
    750613124236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,749 miles (+2,559)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,749 miles
    Test number
    245690494207
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable has been fouling wheel rim

  12. Pass114,190 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    114,190 miles
    Test number
    748300473695
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail114,190 miles (+2,306)5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,190 miles
    Test number
    920319560038
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle caliper has one piston siezed (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass111,884 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    111,884 miles
    Test number
    944120687698
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Wiper poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake cable insecure

  15. Fail111,884 miles (+2,700)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,884 miles
    Test number
    219695149235
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Wiper poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake cable insecure

  16. Pass109,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,184 miles
    Test number
    684391824342
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edges on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind o/s rear

  17. Fail109,184 miles (+2,250)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,184 miles
    Test number
    813431916145
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edges on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind o/s rear

  18. Pass106,934 miles (+2,507)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    106,934 miles
    Test number
    792612681381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass104,427 miles (-399)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,427 miles
    Test number
    608147714248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  20. Fail104,826 miles (+1,420)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,826 miles
    Test number
    738316014278
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  21. Pass103,406 miles (+2,296)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    103,406 miles
    Test number
    289960823249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass101,110 miles (+2,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    101,110 miles
    Test number
    208982322233
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper 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)

  23. Pass98,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    98,434 miles
    Test number
    309083011454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail98,434 miles (+3,174)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,434 miles
    Test number
    447399801289
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  25. Pass95,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    95,260 miles
    Test number
    270927410251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail95,260 miles (+2,526)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,260 miles
    Test number
    920800810208
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass92,734 miles (+4,197)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    92,734 miles
    Test number
    610673309292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass88,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    88,537 miles
    Test number
    811776808291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail88,537 miles (+5,888)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,537 miles
    Test number
    220743108258
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  30. Pass82,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    82,649 miles
    Test number
    823192517268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail82,649 miles (+6,941)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,649 miles
    Test number
    794035807285
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  32. Pass75,708 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    75,708 miles
    Test number
    893063616273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail75,591 miles10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,591 miles
    Test number
    702059696136
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteCenter stop lamp parts not working

Questions about S820 BAE

Does S820 BAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S820 BAE expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S820 BAE?
The MOT on S820 BAE expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S820 BAE done?
S820 BAE was recorded at 135,063 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 2,947 miles a year.
Has S820 BAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S820 BAE has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S820 BAE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S820 BAE find?
S820 BAE failed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside headlamp aim too high; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.

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