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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y294 CGNMOT history

Y294 CGN is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 23 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

Y294 CGN black Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,156 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y294 CGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y294 CGN was last recorded at 119,156 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,170 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
986 miles
Average per year
4,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,156 miles
  • 2024 – 118,170 miles
  • 2023 – 115,143 miles
  • 2022 – 113,639 miles
  • 2021 – 111,199 miles
  • 2020 – 108,318 miles
  • 2019 – 101,436 miles
  • 2018 – 96,207 miles
  • 2017 – 91,087 miles
  • 2015 – 87,176 miles
  • 2014 – 80,689 miles
  • 2013 – 70,294 miles
  • 2012 – 58,556 miles
  • 2011 – 49,878 miles
  • 2010 – 48,050 miles
  • 2009 – 46,501 miles
  • 2008 – 41,864 miles
  • 2007 – 32,782 miles
  • 2006 – 25,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,156 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive
  • AdvisoryUiversal fuel cap fiited but seals effectively

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 both steering rack boots cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Universal fuel cap fitted but seals effectively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,156 miles (+986)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,156 miles
    Test number
    674782322377
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive
    • AdvisoryUiversal fuel cap fiited but seals effectively

  2. Pass118,170 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,170 miles
    Test number
    575591689391
    • AdvisoryFront both steering rack boots cracking
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUniversal fuel cap fitted but seals effectively

  3. Fail118,166 miles (+3,023)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,166 miles
    Test number
    427480267543
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both steering rack boots cracking
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUniversal fuel cap fitted but seals effectively

  4. Pass115,143 miles (+1,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,143 miles
    Test number
    555746135780
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY COVERED FRONT/ REAR WIH GAURDS

  5. Pass113,639 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,639 miles
    Test number
    316982737998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,199 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    111,199 miles
    Test number
    635940123140
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY COVERED BY TRAY FRONT/ REAR

  7. Fail111,194 miles (+2,876)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,194 miles
    Test number
    552946814194
    • MajorCentral Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY COVERED BY TRAY FRONT/ REAR

  8. Pass108,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    108,318 miles
    Test number
    973428995215
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY COVERED FROM FRONT TO REAR

  9. Fail108,314 miles (+6,878)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,314 miles
    Test number
    623197891563
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY COVERED FROM FRONT TO REAR

  10. Pass101,436 miles (+5,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,436 miles
    Test number
    449155352914
    • AdvisoryOffside HANDBRAKE LOW EFFORT
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED FRONT / REAR

  11. Pass96,207 miles (+5,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,207 miles
    Test number
    735764209593
    • AdvisoryALL OF UNDERBODY COVERED WITH UNDERTRAYS
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass91,087 miles (+3,911)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,087 miles
    Test number
    398389305408
    • AdvisoryBattery Light on
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  13. Pass87,176 miles (+6,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,176 miles
    Test number
    836087708498
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass80,689 miles (+10,395)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,689 miles
    Test number
    168532204379
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass70,294 miles (+11,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,294 miles
    Test number
    486200923318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass58,556 miles (+8,678)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,556 miles
    Test number
    858934792207
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE WEARING DOWN TOWARDS THE 1.6 MARK

  17. Pass49,878 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,878 miles
    Test number
    145753511194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,870 miles (+1,820)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,870 miles
    Test number
    308271511114
    • 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. Pass48,050 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,050 miles
    Test number
    914889990083
    • NoteVacuum pipe heavily chafed in engine compartment

  20. Fail48,041 miles (+1,540)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,041 miles
    Test number
    730188590041
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • NoteVacuum pipe heavily chafed in engine compartment

  21. Pass46,501 miles (+4,637)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,501 miles
    Test number
    563231099006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,864 miles (+9,082)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,864 miles
    Test number
    430011998054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass32,782 miles (+7,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,782 miles
    Test number
    901813997074
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass25,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,425 miles
    Test number
    351867536118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y294 CGN

Does Y294 CGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y294 CGN is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y294 CGN?
The MOT on Y294 CGN is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y294 CGN done?
Y294 CGN was recorded at 119,156 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 4,636 miles a year.
Has Y294 CGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y294 CGN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y294 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 Y294 CGN find?
Y294 CGN passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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