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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y31 EDDMOT history

Y31 EDD is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 11 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 66,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

Y31 EDD red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
66,209 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 EDD
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
11 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 EDD was last recorded at 66,209 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 May 2021: 63,672 miles, lower than 83,056 miles on 8 Jun 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
66,111 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
1,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,209 miles
  • 2025 – 66,111 miles
  • 2024 – 65,883 miles
  • 2023 – 65,639 miles
  • 2022 – 65,261 miles
  • 2021 – 63,926 miles
  • 2020 – 83,056 miles
  • 2019 – 60,384 miles
  • 2017 – 56,630 miles
  • 2014 – 56,578 miles
  • 2013 – 56,249 miles
  • 2012 – 55,644 miles
  • 2011 – 54,024 miles
  • 2010 – 52,885 miles
  • 2009 – 51,221 miles
  • 2008 – 50,108 miles
  • 2007 – 44,598 miles
  • 2005 – 37,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,209 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,209 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    66,209 miles
    Test number
    917541792443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,111 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    66,111 miles
    Test number
    859484470876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,883 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    65,883 miles
    Test number
    374765300375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,639 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    65,639 miles
    Test number
    220593640320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,261 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,261 miles
    Test number
    782456432638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,926 miles (+228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    63,926 miles
    Test number
    629650367224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail63,698 miles3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,698 miles
    Test number
    224024143194
    • MajorEmissions not tested reading to high for machine (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front additional full beam not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail63,672 miles (-19,384)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,672 miles
    Test number
    408133245534
    • MajorEmissions not tested too high for machine (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front additional full beam inop

  9. Pass83,056 miles (+22,672)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    83,056 miles
    Test number
    468944416004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,384 miles (+3,754)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,384 miles
    Test number
    126372354887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,630 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,630 miles
    Test number
    557038754514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,627 miles (+49)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,627 miles
    Test number
    313509643840
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass56,578 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,578 miles
    Test number
    229566184142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,249 miles
    Test number
    175347783135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,249 miles (+605)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,249 miles
    Test number
    817717483110
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass55,644 miles (+110)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,644 miles
    Test number
    197137142199
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail55,534 miles (+1,510)5 failures2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,534 miles
    Test number
    939539612124
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass54,024 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,024 miles
    Test number
    628091491071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,885 miles
    Test number
    963976890162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,885 miles (+1,664)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,885 miles
    Test number
    304548380128
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAlternator belt split

  21. Pass51,221 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,221 miles
    Test number
    831867389182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,108 miles (+5,510)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,108 miles
    Test number
    223779788456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,598 miles (+6,712)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,598 miles
    Test number
    634602917015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,886 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    37,886 miles
    Test number
    971949665279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y31 EDD

Does Y31 EDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 EDD is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y31 EDD?
The MOT on Y31 EDD is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 EDD done?
Y31 EDD was recorded at 66,209 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 1,359 miles a year.
Has Y31 EDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 EDD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2021.
Has the mileage on Y31 EDD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y31 EDD find?
Y31 EDD passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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