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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,988 cc

S8 FOKMOT history

S8 FOK is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 16 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 55,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

S8 FOK black Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
55,659 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 FOK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 FOK was last recorded at 55,659 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,873 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
786 miles
Average per year
1,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,659 miles
  • 2025 – 54,873 miles
  • 2024 – 54,559 miles
  • 2023 – 53,893 miles
  • 2022 – 53,384 miles
  • 2021 – 53,223 miles
  • 2020 – 52,641 miles
  • 2019 – 51,982 miles
  • 2018 – 51,856 miles
  • 2017 – 51,571 miles
  • 2016 – 48,347 miles
  • 2015 – 47,973 miles
  • 2014 – 46,545 miles
  • 2013 – 45,710 miles
  • 2012 – 44,032 miles
  • 2011 – 41,087 miles
  • 2010 – 38,761 miles
  • 2009 – 35,794 miles
  • 2008 – 32,879 miles
  • 2007 – 28,648 miles
  • 2006 – 24,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,659 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play within trackrod. (2.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,659 miles (+786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    55,659 miles
    Test number
    612940415675
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play within trackrod. (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass54,873 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    54,873 miles
    Test number
    218229101352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,559 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    54,559 miles
    Test number
    804729039705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,893 miles (+509)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    53,893 miles
    Test number
    100225589758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,384 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    53,384 miles
    Test number
    507528976539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail53,384 miles (+161)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,384 miles
    Test number
    259005378010
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & rear (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass53,223 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    53,223 miles
    Test number
    642567885762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,641 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    52,641 miles
    Test number
    621972576108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,982 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,982 miles
    Test number
    561176962445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,856 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,856 miles
    Test number
    543618324448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,571 miles (+3,224)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,571 miles
    Test number
    965490062979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,347 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,347 miles
    Test number
    608246119911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,973 miles (+1,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,973 miles
    Test number
    415012865149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass46,545 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,545 miles
    Test number
    819711464140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear track rod ends have slight play
  15. Fail46,545 miles (+835)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,545 miles
    Test number
    235131864472
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear track rod ends have slight play
  16. Pass45,710 miles (+1,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,710 miles
    Test number
    835002683124
    • 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)
  17. Pass44,032 miles (+2,945)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,032 miles
    Test number
    515886962112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in steering system
  18. Pass41,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,087 miles
    Test number
    996155071186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail41,086 miles (+2,325)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,086 miles
    Test number
    849265571166
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass38,761 miles (+2,967)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,761 miles
    Test number
    111788660125
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing slightly rough
    • NoteWiper smearing slightly
  21. Pass35,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,794 miles
    Test number
    583406479172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,794 miles (+2,915)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,794 miles
    Test number
    270934979169
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  23. Pass32,879 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,879 miles
    Test number
    110192788175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,648 miles (+3,863)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,648 miles
    Test number
    700627677114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,785 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    24,785 miles
    Test number
    651548366134
    • NoteSlight play nearside steering rack

Questions about S8 FOK

Does S8 FOK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 FOK is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 FOK?
The MOT on S8 FOK is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 FOK done?
S8 FOK was recorded at 55,659 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 1,535 miles a year.
Has S8 FOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 FOK has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on S8 FOK 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 S8 FOK find?
S8 FOK passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play within trackrod..

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