Lotus Elise
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc
Y21 CALMOT history
Y21 CAL is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 15 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 17,319 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 17,319 mi
- At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 476 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y21 CAL
- 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
- 15 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y21 CAL was last recorded at 17,319 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 17,316 miles · 6 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 476 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 17,319 miles
- 2025 – 17,170 miles
- 2024 – 17,169 miles
- 2023 – 17,167 miles
- 2022 – 17,166 miles
- 2021 – 17,165 miles
- 2020 – 17,165 miles
- 2019 – 17,165 miles
- 2018 – 17,159 miles
- 2017 – 17,159 miles
- 2016 – 17,080 miles
- 2015 – 16,784 miles
- 2014 – 16,209 miles
- 2013 – 15,286 miles
- 2012 – 14,559 miles
- 2011 – 13,722 miles
- 2010 – 13,066 miles
- 2009 – 11,959 miles
- 2008 – 10,549 miles
- 2007 – 9,085 miles
- 2006 – 7,743 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass17,319 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 17,319 miles
- Test number
- 995228104231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,316 miles (+146)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,316 miles
- Test number
- 635365389655
- DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass17,170 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 17,170 miles
- Test number
- 319045121134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,170 miles (+1)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,170 miles
- Test number
- 308817481947
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass17,169 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 17,169 miles
- Test number
- 538041117598
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,169 miles (+2)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,169 miles
- Test number
- 258194895418
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass17,167 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 17,167 miles
- Test number
- 437222323741
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail17,167 miles (+1)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,167 miles
- Test number
- 573561224357
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass17,166 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 17,166 miles
- Test number
- 618638174613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,165 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 17,165 miles
- Test number
- 349502160176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,165 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 17,165 miles
- Test number
- 109189108856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,165 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 17,165 miles
- Test number
- 636543347865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,159 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 17,159 miles
- Test number
- 399440175114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,159 miles (+79)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 17,159 miles
- Test number
- 161108743630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,080 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 17,080 miles
- Test number
- 666155895555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,080 miles (+296)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,080 miles
- Test number
- 877826082206
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass16,784 miles (+575)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 16,784 miles
- Test number
- 976253005272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,209 miles (+923)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 16,209 miles
- Test number
- 418814604299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,286 miles (+727)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 15,286 miles
- Test number
- 537678393142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,559 miles (+837)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 14,559 miles
- Test number
- 589668092144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,722 miles (+656)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 13,722 miles
- Test number
- 508181901274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,066 miles (+1,107)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 13,066 miles
- Test number
- 563648000260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,959 miles (+1,410)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 11,959 miles
- Test number
- 612573309242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,549 miles (+1,464)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 10,549 miles
- Test number
- 732223308280
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteOs headlamp aim on lower limit
Pass9,085 miles (+1,342)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 9,085 miles
- Test number
- 911654107206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,743 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 7,743 miles
- Test number
- 394972006473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y21 CAL
- Does Y21 CAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 CAL is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y21 CAL?
- The MOT on Y21 CAL is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y21 CAL done?
- Y21 CAL was recorded at 17,319 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 476 miles a year.
- Has Y21 CAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y21 CAL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y21 CAL 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 Y21 CAL find?
- Y21 CAL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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