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Lotus Elise

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X801 WAAMOT history

X801 WAA is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

X801 WAA grey Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
105,615 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X801 WAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X801 WAA was last recorded at 105,615 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,046 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
569 miles
Average per year
2,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,615 miles
  • 2024 – 105,046 miles
  • 2023 – 105,009 miles
  • 2022 – 104,972 miles
  • 2021 – 104,874 miles
  • 2020 – 104,690 miles
  • 2019 – 104,531 miles
  • 2017 – 100,417 miles
  • 2015 – 100,151 miles
  • 2014 – 98,147 miles
  • 2013 – 96,744 miles
  • 2011 – 86,516 miles
  • 2010 – 79,180 miles
  • 2009 – 72,237 miles
  • 2008 – 64,419 miles
  • 2007 – 57,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,615 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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,615 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    105,615 miles
    Test number
    441174537972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,046 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,046 miles
    Test number
    415229420993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    105,009 miles
    Test number
    130000095659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,009 miles (+37)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,009 miles
    Test number
    291690165937
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass104,972 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,972 miles
    Test number
    635521718879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,874 miles
    Test number
    949027875634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,874 miles (+184)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,874 miles
    Test number
    479871794602
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

  8. Pass104,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    104,690 miles
    Test number
    963133316722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,690 miles (+159)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,690 miles
    Test number
    632736400054
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass104,531 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,531 miles
    Test number
    877495471228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,417 miles
    Test number
    749734003397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,417 miles (+266)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,417 miles
    Test number
    884098092329
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass100,151 miles (+2,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    100,151 miles
    Test number
    129466019479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass98,147 miles (+1,403)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    98,147 miles
    Test number
    749178924368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,744 miles (+10,228)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    96,744 miles
    Test number
    227152623125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,516 miles (+7,336)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    86,516 miles
    Test number
    915317171072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    79,180 miles
    Test number
    143680270016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,180 miles (+6,943)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,180 miles
    Test number
    492230470041
    • 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)

  19. Pass72,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    72,237 miles
    Test number
    463388559014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,237 miles (+7,818)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,237 miles
    Test number
    290777059099
    • 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass64,419 miles (+6,775)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    64,419 miles
    Test number
    802105028033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,644 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    57,644 miles
    Test number
    701136227041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteInterior mirror missing

  23. Fail57,642 miles6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,642 miles
    Test number
    521923427063
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteInterior mirror missing

Questions about X801 WAA

Does X801 WAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X801 WAA is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X801 WAA?
The MOT on X801 WAA is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X801 WAA done?
X801 WAA was recorded at 105,615 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 2,555 miles a year.
Has X801 WAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X801 WAA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on X801 WAA 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 X801 WAA find?
X801 WAA passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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