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Lotus Elise

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

X1 PSSMOT history

X1 PSS is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 20 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 188,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

X1 PSS grey Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
188,232 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 PSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 PSS was last recorded at 188,232 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,780 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
452 miles
Average per year
5,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,232 miles
  • 2025 – 187,780 miles
  • 2024 – 186,682 miles
  • 2023 – 185,913 miles
  • 2022 – 184,993 miles
  • 2021 – 183,545 miles
  • 2020 – 181,848 miles
  • 2019 – 180,700 miles
  • 2018 – 178,785 miles
  • 2017 – 177,128 miles
  • 2016 – 175,087 miles
  • 2015 – 172,899 miles
  • 2014 – 167,109 miles
  • 2013 – 159,590 miles
  • 2012 – 151,948 miles
  • 2011 – 147,815 miles
  • 2010 – 134,294 miles
  • 2009 – 121,430 miles
  • 2008 – 107,274 miles
  • 2007 – 90,204 miles
  • 2006 – 72,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,232 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear scored inner side worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,232 miles (+452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    188,232 miles
    Test number
    268216510762
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear scored inner side worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass187,780 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    187,780 miles
    Test number
    752660993689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass186,682 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    186,682 miles
    Test number
    293767972859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass185,913 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    185,913 miles
    Test number
    517816515780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass184,993 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    184,993 miles
    Test number
    720071025536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass183,545 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    183,545 miles
    Test number
    731329678990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass181,848 miles (+1,148)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    181,848 miles
    Test number
    300385534537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass180,700 miles (+1,915)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    180,700 miles
    Test number
    251082455972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass178,785 miles (+1,657)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    178,785 miles
    Test number
    646574600750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass177,128 miles (+2,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    177,128 miles
    Test number
    731173147589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass175,087 miles (+2,188)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    175,087 miles
    Test number
    498258910686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass172,899 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    172,899 miles
    Test number
    177732975428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail172,888 miles (+5,779)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,888 miles
    Test number
    697500455038
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass167,109 miles (+7,519)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    167,109 miles
    Test number
    965820324083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass159,590 miles (+7,642)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    159,590 miles
    Test number
    689493143005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass151,948 miles (+4,133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    151,948 miles
    Test number
    406898452084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass147,815 miles (+13,521)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    147,815 miles
    Test number
    107432551499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass134,294 miles (+12,864)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    134,294 miles
    Test number
    503132040095
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner edge wearing smooth
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge wearing smooth
  19. Pass121,430 miles (+14,156)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    121,430 miles
    Test number
    691128049073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,274 miles (+17,070)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    107,274 miles
    Test number
    841129548080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,204 miles (+17,535)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    90,204 miles
    Test number
    434429837006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,669 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    72,669 miles
    Test number
    344808756030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,660 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,660 miles
    Test number
    383621156047
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about X1 PSS

Does X1 PSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 PSS is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 PSS?
The MOT on X1 PSS is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 PSS done?
X1 PSS was recorded at 188,232 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 5,734 miles a year.
Has X1 PSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 PSS has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on X1 PSS 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 X1 PSS find?
X1 PSS passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear scored inner side worn and lipped.

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