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Lotus Elise

Cream and Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

T23 XYXMOT history

T23 XYX is a cream and green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
123,330 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 XYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Cream and Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 XYX was last recorded at 123,330 miles on 8 May 2026, 430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,900 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
430 miles
Average per year
4,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,330 miles
  • 2025 – 122,900 miles
  • 2024 – 121,361 miles
  • 2023 – 120,638 miles
  • 2022 – 119,074 miles
  • 2019 – 118,032 miles
  • 2017 – 115,410 miles
  • 2016 – 113,729 miles
  • 2015 – 112,408 miles
  • 2013 – 107,294 miles
  • 2011 – 80,321 miles
  • 2009 – 71,482 miles
  • 2008 – 59,771 miles
  • 2007 – 45,346 miles
  • 2006 – 30,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,330 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,330 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    123,330 miles
    Test number
    113108973009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,900 miles (+1,539)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    122,900 miles
    Test number
    156887806263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,361 miles (+723)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,361 miles
    Test number
    958370707749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,638 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    120,638 miles
    Test number
    603429857084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail120,635 miles (+1,561)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,635 miles
    Test number
    876205268174
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,074 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,074 miles
    Test number
    581968965423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,032 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,032 miles
    Test number
    254793879219
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryComplete under tray obscuring underside components
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak heavy
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front hub carriers, suspension arms and steering components
    • AdvisoryReversing lamps not working

  8. Fail118,032 miles (+2,622)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,032 miles
    Test number
    111579918570
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryComplete under tray obscuring underside components
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak heavy
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front hub carriers, suspension arms and steering components
    • AdvisoryReversing lamps not working

  9. Pass115,410 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    115,410 miles
    Test number
    985321725143
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction lamp indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen scratched on router edge of swept area by a faulty wiper blade

  10. Fail115,410 miles (+1,681)3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,410 miles
    Test number
    593375036386
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine mmanagement light indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen is marked by a faulty wiper blade at edge of swept area

  11. Pass113,729 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    113,729 miles
    Test number
    905468734147
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light indicates fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Fail113,728 miles (+1,320)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,728 miles
    Test number
    896567849479
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light indicates fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass112,408 miles (+5,114)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,408 miles
    Test number
    481411257225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,294 miles (+26,973)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    107,294 miles
    Test number
    729420153265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,321 miles (+8,839)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    80,321 miles
    Test number
    906247301033
    • NoteFront number plate held on poor with velcro
    • NoteSlight nsr brake binding

  16. Pass71,482 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,482 miles
    Test number
    661797949202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail71,482 miles (+11,711)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,482 miles
    Test number
    954017849216
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass59,771 miles (+14,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    59,771 miles
    Test number
    814704768292
    • 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass45,346 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,346 miles
    Test number
    891955067280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,035 miles (+14,056)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,035 miles
    Test number
    780938257287
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass30,979 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,979 miles
    Test number
    471888936271
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Questions about T23 XYX

Does T23 XYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 XYX is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 XYX?
The MOT on T23 XYX is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 XYX done?
T23 XYX was recorded at 123,330 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 4,688 miles a year.
Has T23 XYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 XYX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T23 XYX 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 T23 XYX find?
T23 XYX passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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