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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X49 NNOMOT history

X49 NNO is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

X49 NNO blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,523 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X49 NNO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X49 NNO was last recorded at 101,523 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 2,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,197 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,326 miles
Average per year
4,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,523 miles
  • 2025 – 99,197 miles
  • 2024 – 96,515 miles
  • 2023 – 93,084 miles
  • 2022 – 90,928 miles
  • 2020 – 88,962 miles
  • 2019 – 86,506 miles
  • 2017 – 85,432 miles
  • 2016 – 83,949 miles
  • 2015 – 82,084 miles
  • 2014 – 79,856 miles
  • 2013 – 76,845 miles
  • 2011 – 69,202 miles
  • 2010 – 49,430 miles
  • 2009 – 26,797 miles
  • 2008 – 24,269 miles
  • 2007 – 23,210 miles
  • 2006 – 21,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,523 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,523 miles (+2,326)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,523 miles
    Test number
    342954355219
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,197 miles (+2,682)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,197 miles
    Test number
    504439384121
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,515 miles (+19)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,515 miles
    Test number
    841272504708
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail96,496 miles (+3,412)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,496 miles
    Test number
    701678813450
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass93,084 miles (+2,156)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    93,084 miles
    Test number
    862225004902
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass90,928 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,928 miles
    Test number
    222312540290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail90,923 miles (+1,961)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,923 miles
    Test number
    656033469101
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass88,962 miles (+2,456)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,962 miles
    Test number
    622009263095
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass86,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,506 miles
    Test number
    905502460791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,506 miles (+1,074)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,506 miles
    Test number
    942177276887
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  11. Pass85,432 miles (+1,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,432 miles
    Test number
    911850722384
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered by shield

  12. Pass83,949 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,949 miles
    Test number
    719567070611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,931 miles (+1,847)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,931 miles
    Test number
    391130680034
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  14. Pass82,084 miles (+2,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,084 miles
    Test number
    447137895040
    • 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)

  15. Pass79,856 miles (+3,011)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,856 miles
    Test number
    928895094077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,845 miles (+7,643)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,845 miles
    Test number
    909644263047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,202 miles
    Test number
    366942051273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,202 miles (+19,772)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,202 miles
    Test number
    379411251236
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass49,430 miles (+22,633)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,430 miles
    Test number
    383628350262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,797 miles (+2,528)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,797 miles
    Test number
    590785619240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteWiper blade deteriorated

  21. Pass24,269 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,269 miles
    Test number
    671206978116
    • NoteUndertray fitted

  22. Fail24,269 miles (+1,059)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,269 miles
    Test number
    303955278178
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteUndertray fitted

  23. Pass23,210 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,210 miles
    Test number
    901103477149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,941 miles
    Test number
    542614876137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X49 NNO

Does X49 NNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X49 NNO is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X49 NNO?
The MOT on X49 NNO is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X49 NNO done?
X49 NNO was recorded at 101,523 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 4,032 miles a year.
Has X49 NNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X49 NNO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on X49 NNO 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 X49 NNO find?
X49 NNO passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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