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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y232 LGMMOT history

Y232 LGM is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 11 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 25,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

Y232 LGM blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
25,063 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y232 LGM
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
11 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y232 LGM was last recorded at 25,063 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,683 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,380 miles
Average per year
534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,063 miles
  • 2025 – 23,683 miles
  • 2023 – 21,771 miles
  • 2021 – 21,769 miles
  • 2017 – 21,429 miles
  • 2015 – 21,426 miles
  • 2014 – 21,100 miles
  • 2013 – 20,504 miles
  • 2011 – 19,944 miles
  • 2010 – 18,973 miles
  • 2009 – 17,322 miles
  • 2007 – 15,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,063 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,063 miles (+1,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    25,063 miles
    Test number
    412384066835
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass23,683 miles (+1,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    23,683 miles
    Test number
    745680816849
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass21,771 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    21,771 miles
    Test number
    402333184413
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail21,769 miles4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,769 miles
    Test number
    667202822276
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass21,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    21,769 miles
    Test number
    460380538175
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail21,769 miles (+4)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,769 miles
    Test number
    915287335380
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail21,765 miles (+336)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,765 miles
    Test number
    944083198361
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass21,429 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    21,429 miles
    Test number
    785186171244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryComplete belly pan fitted obscuring some items

  9. Fail21,429 miles (+3)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,429 miles
    Test number
    426736890603
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside dip beam dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryComplete belly pan fitted obscuring some items

  10. Pass21,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    21,426 miles
    Test number
    559308323840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail21,426 miles (+326)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,426 miles
    Test number
    222021576461
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass21,100 miles (+596)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    21,100 miles
    Test number
    589632904309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass20,504 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    20,504 miles
    Test number
    357316753288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail19,944 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,944 miles
    Test number
    259786161236
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  15. Pass19,944 miles (+971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,944 miles
    Test number
    876796661239
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  16. Pass18,973 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,973 miles
    Test number
    941790560212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,322 miles
    Test number
    380001959265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail17,322 miles (+2,228)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,322 miles
    Test number
    253370459200
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass15,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    15,094 miles
    Test number
    710235417260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y232 LGM

Does Y232 LGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y232 LGM is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y232 LGM?
The MOT on Y232 LGM is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y232 LGM done?
Y232 LGM was recorded at 25,063 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 534 miles a year.
Has Y232 LGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y232 LGM has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y232 LGM 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 Y232 LGM find?
Y232 LGM passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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