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Lotus Elise

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

T23 YESMOT history

T23 YES is a cream and green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 3 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 49,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
49,675 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 YES
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
3 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 YES was last recorded at 49,675 miles on 16 May 2026, 156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,519 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
156 miles
Average per year
1,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,675 miles
  • 2025 – 49,519 miles
  • 2024 – 49,396 miles
  • 2023 – 49,186 miles
  • 2022 – 48,711 miles
  • 2021 – 48,187 miles
  • 2020 – 47,404 miles
  • 2019 – 47,048 miles
  • 2018 – 46,019 miles
  • 2017 – 44,898 miles
  • 2016 – 42,821 miles
  • 2015 – 39,284 miles
  • 2014 – 38,213 miles
  • 2013 – 34,084 miles
  • 2012 – 33,356 miles
  • 2011 – 31,420 miles
  • 2010 – 30,409 miles
  • 2009 – 27,858 miles
  • 2008 – 26,585 miles
  • 2007 – 26,039 miles
  • 2006 – 22,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,675 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,675 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    49,675 miles
    Test number
    825771720735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,519 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    49,519 miles
    Test number
    655988802070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,396 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    49,396 miles
    Test number
    810579323066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,186 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    49,186 miles
    Test number
    200243650460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,711 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    48,711 miles
    Test number
    675796215747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,187 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    48,187 miles
    Test number
    288097047090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,404 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    47,404 miles
    Test number
    984417158317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,048 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    47,048 miles
    Test number
    177316173482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,019 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,019 miles
    Test number
    779685120858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,898 miles (+2,077)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,898 miles
    Test number
    982628874149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,821 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,821 miles
    Test number
    872433220029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,284 miles (+1,071)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,284 miles
    Test number
    538867655186
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass38,213 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,213 miles
    Test number
    766012414346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,084 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,084 miles
    Test number
    878127263204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,356 miles (+1,936)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,356 miles
    Test number
    816864582295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,420 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,420 miles
    Test number
    565793081264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,409 miles (+2,551)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,409 miles
    Test number
    823990080258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,858 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,858 miles
    Test number
    454930989225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,585 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    26,585 miles
    Test number
    810039688263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,039 miles
    Test number
    812408487255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,039 miles (+3,288)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,039 miles
    Test number
    250108187251
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)
  22. Pass22,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,751 miles
    Test number
    961599376205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 YES

Does T23 YES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 YES is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 YES?
The MOT on T23 YES is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 YES done?
T23 YES was recorded at 49,675 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 1,373 miles a year.
Has T23 YES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 YES has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2007.
Has the mileage on T23 YES 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 YES find?
T23 YES passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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