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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y271 CGNMOT history

Y271 CGN is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 12 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

Y271 CGN blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
93,079 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y271 CGN
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
12 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y271 CGN was last recorded at 93,079 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,543 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
536 miles
Average per year
2,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,079 miles
  • 2025 – 92,543 miles
  • 2024 – 92,309 miles
  • 2023 – 91,804 miles
  • 2022 – 91,163 miles
  • 2021 – 89,176 miles
  • 2020 – 88,395 miles
  • 2019 – 86,142 miles
  • 2018 – 84,299 miles
  • 2017 – 81,980 miles
  • 2016 – 78,673 miles
  • 2015 – 72,915 miles
  • 2014 – 69,820 miles
  • 2013 – 67,323 miles
  • 2012 – 65,272 miles
  • 2011 – 62,811 miles
  • 2010 – 59,645 miles
  • 2009 – 51,256 miles
  • 2008 – 45,316 miles
  • 2007 – 40,505 miles
  • 2006 – 35,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,079 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,079 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    93,079 miles
    Test number
    339629478696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,543 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    92,543 miles
    Test number
    963203533015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,309 miles (+505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,309 miles
    Test number
    886147243348
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass91,804 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,804 miles
    Test number
    118142651603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,163 miles (+1,987)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,163 miles
    Test number
    603502735737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,176 miles (+781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,176 miles
    Test number
    509557473984
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass88,395 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,395 miles
    Test number
    370564186770
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail88,394 miles (+2,252)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,394 miles
    Test number
    544554916030
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp to manifold loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,142 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    86,142 miles
    Test number
    533667563347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,299 miles (+2,319)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,299 miles
    Test number
    804355041668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,980 miles (+3,307)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,980 miles
    Test number
    883491653236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,673 miles (+5,758)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,673 miles
    Test number
    380300978565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,915 miles (+3,095)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,915 miles
    Test number
    748047215204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,820 miles (+2,497)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,820 miles
    Test number
    956158664228
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnder wheel arch trims slightly insecure

  15. Pass67,323 miles (+2,051)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,323 miles
    Test number
    149169753287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,272 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,272 miles
    Test number
    307241372290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,811 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,811 miles
    Test number
    659015661131
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s rack joint

  18. Fail62,810 miles (+3,165)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,810 miles
    Test number
    849465261195
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s rack joint

  19. Pass59,645 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,645 miles
    Test number
    313735230139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail59,644 miles (+8,388)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,644 miles
    Test number
    411842530190
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass51,256 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,256 miles
    Test number
    893952049104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  22. Fail51,256 miles (+5,940)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,256 miles
    Test number
    653442149181
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  23. Pass45,316 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    45,316 miles
    Test number
    364230128175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,505 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,505 miles
    Test number
    441919807177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    35,260 miles
    Test number
    330649626191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y271 CGN

Does Y271 CGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y271 CGN is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y271 CGN?
The MOT on Y271 CGN is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y271 CGN done?
Y271 CGN was recorded at 93,079 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 2,833 miles a year.
Has Y271 CGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y271 CGN has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on Y271 CGN 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 Y271 CGN find?
Y271 CGN passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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