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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

V23 BAYMOT history

V23 BAY is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 12 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

V23 BAY yellow Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
92,259 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 BAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 BAY was last recorded at 92,259 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,258 miles · 11 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,259 miles
  • 2025 – 91,696 miles
  • 2024 – 90,914 miles
  • 2023 – 90,544 miles
  • 2022 – 90,361 miles
  • 2021 – 90,261 miles
  • 2020 – 89,303 miles
  • 2019 – 87,634 miles
  • 2018 – 86,415 miles
  • 2017 – 85,974 miles
  • 2016 – 85,031 miles
  • 2015 – 82,980 miles
  • 2014 – 79,823 miles
  • 2013 – 73,333 miles
  • 2011 – 58,595 miles
  • 2010 – 45,343 miles
  • 2009 – 32,666 miles
  • 2008 – 20,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,259 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,259 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    92,259 miles
    Test number
    423310873131
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail92,258 miles (+562)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,258 miles
    Test number
    734731712520
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass91,696 miles (+782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,696 miles
    Test number
    113399348267
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass90,914 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,914 miles
    Test number
    645704624257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,544 miles (+183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,544 miles
    Test number
    635299817093
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass90,361 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,361 miles
    Test number
    500037328534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,355 miles (+94)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,355 miles
    Test number
    569656099953
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass90,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,261 miles
    Test number
    965646634092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,261 miles (+958)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,261 miles
    Test number
    753300693923
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass89,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,303 miles
    Test number
    523976244299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,303 miles (+1,669)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,303 miles
    Test number
    909462708807
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass87,634 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,634 miles
    Test number
    864278924804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,415 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,415 miles
    Test number
    584027360818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,974 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,974 miles
    Test number
    907132675275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,031 miles
    Test number
    958329515122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,031 miles (+2,051)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,031 miles
    Test number
    788157934165
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass82,980 miles (+3,157)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,980 miles
    Test number
    165926105188
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass79,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,823 miles
    Test number
    986384314110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,823 miles (+6,490)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,823 miles
    Test number
    616064014181
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass73,333 miles (+14,738)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,333 miles
    Test number
    549684893086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,595 miles (+13,252)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,595 miles
    Test number
    236664291173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,343 miles (+12,677)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,343 miles
    Test number
    792753590188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,666 miles (+12,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,666 miles
    Test number
    512019269184
    • 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)

  24. Pass20,323 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,323 miles
    Test number
    402497058102
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V23 BAY

Does V23 BAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 BAY is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 BAY?
The MOT on V23 BAY is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 BAY done?
V23 BAY was recorded at 92,259 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 3,930 miles a year.
Has V23 BAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 BAY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V23 BAY 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 V23 BAY find?
V23 BAY passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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