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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

X19 TUSMOT history

X19 TUS is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 26 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2023.

X19 TUS blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2024
Mileage
72,397 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X19 TUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X19 TUS was last recorded at 72,397 miles on 11 Oct 2023, 658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,739 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
658 miles
Average per year
2,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 72,397 miles
  • 2022 – 71,739 miles
  • 2021 – 70,768 miles
  • 2020 – 69,901 miles
  • 2019 – 69,266 miles
  • 2018 – 69,033 miles
  • 2017 – 69,021 miles
  • 2016 – 67,961 miles
  • 2015 – 67,653 miles
  • 2014 – 64,295 miles
  • 2013 – 57,189 miles
  • 2012 – 56,391 miles
  • 2009 – 55,469 miles
  • 2008 – 53,310 miles
  • 2007 – 42,739 miles
  • 2006 – 33,020 miles
  • 2005 – 22,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,397 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.

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,397 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,397 miles
    Test number
    195616712558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,739 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,739 miles
    Test number
    738709316642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,768 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,768 miles
    Test number
    687337117629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,901 miles (+635)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    69,901 miles
    Test number
    280765186988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,266 miles (+233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,266 miles
    Test number
    389327100973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass69,033 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,033 miles
    Test number
    783116864525
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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. Pass69,021 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,021 miles
    Test number
    930041137028
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking in the tread, replacement recommended.

  8. Fail69,021 miles (+1,060)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,021 miles
    Test number
    694026722611
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking in the tread, replacement recommended.

  9. Pass67,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,961 miles
    Test number
    943650072510
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low

  10. Fail67,961 miles (+308)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,961 miles
    Test number
    222676632639
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low

  11. Pass67,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,653 miles
    Test number
    977197175144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,653 miles (+3,358)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,653 miles
    Test number
    446836375185
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteBoth rear fog lamps only partly illuminated
    • NoteBoth rear side lamps only partly illuminated

  13. Pass64,295 miles (+7,106)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,295 miles
    Test number
    678132284153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,189 miles (+798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,189 miles
    Test number
    279019823441
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  15. Pass56,391 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,391 miles
    Test number
    485081032126
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail56,391 miles (+922)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,391 miles
    Test number
    578191732180
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass55,469 miles (+2,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,469 miles
    Test number
    993309239270
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass53,310 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,310 miles
    Test number
    412435148293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,303 miles (+10,564)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,303 miles
    Test number
    381672148244
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass42,739 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    42,739 miles
    Test number
    923662827294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,735 miles (+9,715)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,735 miles
    Test number
    940001627276
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  22. Pass33,020 miles (+10,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    33,020 miles
    Test number
    390825516407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass22,431 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    22,431 miles
    Test number
    303590305264
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail22,453 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,453 miles
    Test number
    541610105283
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about X19 TUS

Does X19 TUS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X19 TUS expired on 12 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X19 TUS?
The MOT on X19 TUS expired on 12 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X19 TUS done?
X19 TUS was recorded at 72,397 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2023, an average of 2,740 miles a year.
Has X19 TUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X19 TUS has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on X19 TUS 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 X19 TUS find?
X19 TUS passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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