Lotus Elise
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
X17 MSHMOT history
X17 MSH is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 11 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 67,206 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 67,206 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,548 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X17 MSH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 11 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X17 MSH was last recorded at 67,206 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 66,921 miles · 28 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 285 miles
- Average per year
- 2,548 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 67,206 miles
- 2024 – 66,921 miles
- 2023 – 66,628 miles
- 2022 – 65,229 miles
- 2021 – 64,505 miles
- 2020 – 63,824 miles
- 2019 – 61,414 miles
- 2018 – 60,614 miles
- 2017 – 59,491 miles
- 2016 – 57,065 miles
- 2015 – 54,470 miles
- 2014 – 45,255 miles
- 2012 – 37,035 miles
- 2011 – 36,283 miles
- 2010 – 35,215 miles
- 2009 – 31,829 miles
- 2008 – 27,886 miles
- 2007 – 22,974 miles
- 2006 – 17,368 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass67,206 miles
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014
Full MOT history
25 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass67,206 miles (+285)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 67,206 miles
- Test number
- 635058356005
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass66,921 miles (+293)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 66,921 miles
- Test number
- 194076267354
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass66,628 miles (+1,399)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 66,628 miles
- Test number
- 386071088915
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass65,229 miles (+724)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 65,229 miles
- Test number
- 607835417069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,505 miles (+681)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 64,505 miles
- Test number
- 926939353834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,824 miles (+2,410)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 63,824 miles
- Test number
- 985318995663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,414 miles (+800)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 61,414 miles
- Test number
- 341282985563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,614 miles (+1,123)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 60,614 miles
- Test number
- 554617032920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,491 miles (+2,426)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 59,491 miles
- Test number
- 473439847544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,065 miles (+2,595)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 57,065 miles
- Test number
- 682158246981
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass54,470 miles (+9,215)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 54,470 miles
- Test number
- 407178805073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,255 miles (+14)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 45,255 miles
- Test number
- 806076834053
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
Fail45,241 miles (+8,206)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,241 miles
- Test number
- 106719124056
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside 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)
Pass37,035 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 37,035 miles
- Test number
- 996113952300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,031 miles (+748)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,031 miles
- Test number
- 398185832342
- DangerousBoth rear coil spring upper aluminium attachments on rear shock absorbers are deteriorated and are starting to break up,however coil springs are secure at time of inspection
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteCoolant resevoir has severe emulsification possble headgasket failure oil/water mix
Pass36,283 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 36,283 miles
- Test number
- 459403851461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,283 miles (+1,068)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,283 miles
- Test number
- 898303251364
- FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass35,215 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 35,215 miles
- Test number
- 210942840345
- NoteNearside front damper, spring retaining collar corroded
Fail35,215 miles (+3,386)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,215 miles
- Test number
- 542572440353
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside front damper, spring retaining collar corroded
Pass31,829 miles (+3,943)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 31,829 miles
- Test number
- 533311849368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,886 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 27,886 miles
- Test number
- 360713358383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,884 miles (+4,910)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,884 miles
- Test number
- 184152958319
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass22,974 miles (+5,606)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 22,974 miles
- Test number
- 660704547382
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
Pass17,368 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 17,368 miles
- Test number
- 252619946365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,368 miles4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,368 miles
- Test number
- 921069946309
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about X17 MSH
- Does X17 MSH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X17 MSH is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X17 MSH?
- The MOT on X17 MSH is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X17 MSH done?
- X17 MSH was recorded at 67,206 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 2,548 miles a year.
- Has X17 MSH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X17 MSH has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2014.
- Has the mileage on X17 MSH 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 X17 MSH find?
- X17 MSH passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.
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