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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X741 EPPMOT history

X741 EPP is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 63,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

X741 EPP yellow Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
63,494 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X741 EPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X741 EPP was last recorded at 63,494 miles on 5 May 2026, 1,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,250 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,244 miles
Average per year
2,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,494 miles
  • 2025 – 62,250 miles
  • 2024 – 60,730 miles
  • 2023 – 58,225 miles
  • 2019 – 50,705 miles
  • 2017 – 48,571 miles
  • 2016 – 46,044 miles
  • 2015 – 44,470 miles
  • 2014 – 41,484 miles
  • 2013 – 38,964 miles
  • 2012 – 36,175 miles
  • 2011 – 31,869 miles
  • 2009 – 22,311 miles
  • 2008 – 14,787 miles
  • 2007 – 9,403 miles
  • 2006 – 8,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,494 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,494 miles (+1,244)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    63,494 miles
    Test number
    981589527736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass62,250 miles (+1,520)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    62,250 miles
    Test number
    939683043834
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass60,730 miles (+63)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    60,730 miles
    Test number
    702233379154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail60,667 miles (+2,442)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,667 miles
    Test number
    468245842973
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass58,225 miles (+7,520)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    58,225 miles
    Test number
    342238394604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,705 miles (+2,134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,705 miles
    Test number
    611446813448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass48,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,571 miles
    Test number
    741428916806
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  8. Fail48,571 miles (+2,527)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,571 miles
    Test number
    367789649474
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  9. Pass46,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,044 miles
    Test number
    482872984558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Fail46,044 miles (+1,574)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,044 miles
    Test number
    767314929923
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass44,470 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,470 miles
    Test number
    668654785146
    • AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail44,470 miles (+2,986)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,470 miles
    Test number
    289164085144
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass41,484 miles (+2,520)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,484 miles
    Test number
    269096154149
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail38,964 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,964 miles
    Test number
    268950933171
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass38,964 miles (+2,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,964 miles
    Test number
    535680233166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass36,175 miles (+4,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,175 miles
    Test number
    337649432122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass31,869 miles (+9,558)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,869 miles
    Test number
    519717491028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)

  18. Pass22,311 miles (+7,524)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,311 miles
    Test number
    301703389134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front wheels are noisey when spun by hand. New brake pads have been fitted and are rubbing on the lips of the discs. The nearside is a little noisier than the offside

  19. Pass14,787 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    14,787 miles
    Test number
    754559048117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,403 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    9,403 miles
    Test number
    853373567106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    8,054 miles
    Test number
    681453266195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X741 EPP

Does X741 EPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X741 EPP is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X741 EPP?
The MOT on X741 EPP is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X741 EPP done?
X741 EPP was recorded at 63,494 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 2,786 miles a year.
Has X741 EPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X741 EPP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
Has the mileage on X741 EPP 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 X741 EPP find?
X741 EPP passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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