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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y1 RMDMOT history

Y1 RMD is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 25 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 23,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

Y1 RMD blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
23,985 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 RMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 RMD was last recorded at 23,985 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2017: 22,802 miles, lower than 22,850 miles on 12 Sept 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
23,788 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
197 miles
Average per year
461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,985 miles
  • 2025 – 23,788 miles
  • 2024 – 23,631 miles
  • 2023 – 23,485 miles
  • 2022 – 23,448 miles
  • 2021 – 23,417 miles
  • 2020 – 23,366 miles
  • 2019 – 23,281 miles
  • 2018 – 23,092 miles
  • 2017 – 22,802 miles
  • 2016 – 22,850 miles
  • 2015 – 22,166 miles
  • 2014 – 21,782 miles
  • 2013 – 20,955 miles
  • 2012 – 20,340 miles
  • 2011 – 19,931 miles
  • 2010 – 19,761 miles
  • 2009 – 19,067 miles
  • 2008 – 18,294 miles
  • 2007 – 17,419 miles
  • 2006 – 16,522 miles
  • 2005 – 14,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,985 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,985 miles (+197)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    23,985 miles
    Test number
    983149833408
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass23,788 miles (+157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    23,788 miles
    Test number
    318903712145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass23,631 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    23,631 miles
    Test number
    210169209590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail23,528 miles (+43)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,528 miles
    Test number
    742987069105
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. Pass23,485 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    23,485 miles
    Test number
    876242340529
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass23,448 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    23,448 miles
    Test number
    842674692471
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass23,417 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    23,417 miles
    Test number
    982521450383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,366 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    23,366 miles
    Test number
    909347216452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,281 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    23,281 miles
    Test number
    868337144064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,092 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    23,092 miles
    Test number
    937161540996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail23,090 miles (+288)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,090 miles
    Test number
    684466705741
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  12. Pass22,802 miles (-48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    22,802 miles
    Test number
    467543298307
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass22,850 miles (+684)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    22,850 miles
    Test number
    946896107053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,166 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    22,166 miles
    Test number
    477108038730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail21,782 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,782 miles
    Test number
    555507064258
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  16. Pass21,782 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    21,782 miles
    Test number
    728147264296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,955 miles (+615)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    20,955 miles
    Test number
    226049183250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,340 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    20,340 miles
    Test number
    987089672280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,931 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    19,931 miles
    Test number
    809242771282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,761 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    19,761 miles
    Test number
    871159990261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,067 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    19,067 miles
    Test number
    581596099224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,294 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,294 miles
    Test number
    503678198263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,419 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,419 miles
    Test number
    482297277253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,522 miles (+2,290)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    16,522 miles
    Test number
    700348196275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    14,232 miles
    Test number
    260383305271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y1 RMD

Does Y1 RMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 RMD is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y1 RMD?
The MOT on Y1 RMD is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y1 RMD done?
Y1 RMD was recorded at 23,985 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 461 miles a year.
Has Y1 RMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 RMD has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y1 RMD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y1 RMD find?
Y1 RMD passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear inner track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear inner track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 6 more.

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