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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X778 ENUMOT history

X778 ENU is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 3 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 62,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

X778 ENU silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
62,577 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X778 ENU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
3 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X778 ENU was last recorded at 62,577 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,809 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
768 miles
Average per year
1,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,577 miles
  • 2025 – 61,809 miles
  • 2024 – 60,845 miles
  • 2023 – 59,889 miles
  • 2022 – 59,040 miles
  • 2021 – 58,068 miles
  • 2019 – 56,773 miles
  • 2018 – 55,366 miles
  • 2017 – 54,983 miles
  • 2015 – 54,329 miles
  • 2014 – 53,775 miles
  • 2013 – 50,790 miles
  • 2012 – 48,921 miles
  • 2011 – 45,320 miles
  • 2010 – 41,374 miles
  • 2009 – 38,233 miles
  • 2008 – 34,147 miles
  • 2007 – 30,079 miles
  • 2006 – 27,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,577 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass62,577 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    62,577 miles
    Test number
    124081146904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,809 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    61,809 miles
    Test number
    847704073996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,845 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,845 miles
    Test number
    748040202519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,889 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    59,889 miles
    Test number
    222586171767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail59,881 miles (+841)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,881 miles
    Test number
    213482694111
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass59,040 miles (+972)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,040 miles
    Test number
    445467524515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass58,068 miles (+1,295)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,068 miles
    Test number
    786249171081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,773 miles (+1,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,773 miles
    Test number
    237293776318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass55,366 miles (+383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,366 miles
    Test number
    557750379653
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass54,983 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,983 miles
    Test number
    146416262699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,329 miles
    Test number
    111458453617
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Fail54,321 miles (+546)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,321 miles
    Test number
    416073252488
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass53,775 miles (+2,985)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,775 miles
    Test number
    637233494265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,790 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,790 miles
    Test number
    658664193271
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail50,752 miles (+1,831)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,752 miles
    Test number
    359921893205
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass48,921 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,921 miles
    Test number
    658740392268
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail48,914 miles (+3,594)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,914 miles
    Test number
    759084982259
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass45,320 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,320 miles
    Test number
    525017581226
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail45,316 miles (+3,942)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,316 miles
    Test number
    636245881290
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass41,374 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,374 miles
    Test number
    674448560231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,233 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,233 miles
    Test number
    531733099280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,147 miles (+4,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,147 miles
    Test number
    724148178235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass30,079 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,079 miles
    Test number
    314034687499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,682 miles (+2,562)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,682 miles
    Test number
    313608477278
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass27,120 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,120 miles
    Test number
    132126696277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about X778 ENU

Does X778 ENU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X778 ENU is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X778 ENU?
The MOT on X778 ENU is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X778 ENU done?
X778 ENU was recorded at 62,577 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 1,828 miles a year.
Has X778 ENU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X778 ENU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on X778 ENU 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 X778 ENU find?
X778 ENU passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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