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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y304 PFOMOT history

Y304 PFO is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 57,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

Y304 PFO red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
57,670 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y304 PFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y304 PFO was last recorded at 57,670 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,964 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
706 miles
Average per year
2,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,670 miles
  • 2025 – 56,964 miles
  • 2023 – 55,991 miles
  • 2021 – 54,249 miles
  • 2020 – 53,238 miles
  • 2019 – 52,172 miles
  • 2018 – 50,096 miles
  • 2017 – 48,470 miles
  • 2016 – 47,036 miles
  • 2015 – 45,218 miles
  • 2014 – 43,178 miles
  • 2013 – 41,815 miles
  • 2012 – 40,161 miles
  • 2011 – 37,739 miles
  • 2010 – 35,182 miles
  • 2009 – 32,012 miles
  • 2008 – 27,865 miles
  • 2007 – 23,126 miles
  • 2006 – 17,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,670 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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,670 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    57,670 miles
    Test number
    980874764171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,964 miles (+973)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    56,964 miles
    Test number
    453259542353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,991 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    55,991 miles
    Test number
    764229249180
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail55,991 miles (+924)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,991 miles
    Test number
    268164792580
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass55,067 miles (+818)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,067 miles
    Test number
    716263032215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,249 miles (+1,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,249 miles
    Test number
    685346861928
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass53,238 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    53,238 miles
    Test number
    675239150019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,172 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,172 miles
    Test number
    930131465402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,096 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    50,096 miles
    Test number
    746975181536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,470 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,470 miles
    Test number
    238093035630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,036 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    47,036 miles
    Test number
    257692306079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,218 miles (+2,040)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,218 miles
    Test number
    401123991055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,178 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    43,178 miles
    Test number
    599391224392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail43,178 miles (+1,363)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,178 miles
    Test number
    317961524312
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass41,815 miles (+1,654)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    41,815 miles
    Test number
    437690033461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,161 miles (+2,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,161 miles
    Test number
    826637622349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass37,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,739 miles
    Test number
    315199121394
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail37,739 miles (+2,557)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,739 miles
    Test number
    739549221363
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass35,182 miles (+3,170)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,182 miles
    Test number
    422320630376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,012 miles (+4,147)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    32,012 miles
    Test number
    272481439349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,865 miles (+4,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    27,865 miles
    Test number
    730602018320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass23,126 miles (+5,737)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    23,126 miles
    Test number
    514524227376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    17,389 miles
    Test number
    431168516306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y304 PFO

Does Y304 PFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y304 PFO is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y304 PFO?
The MOT on Y304 PFO is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y304 PFO done?
Y304 PFO was recorded at 57,670 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 2,100 miles a year.
Has Y304 PFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y304 PFO has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y304 PFO 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 Y304 PFO find?
Y304 PFO passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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