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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y3 ASBMOT history

Y3 ASB is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 53,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

Y3 ASB blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
53,758 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 ASB
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 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 ASB was last recorded at 53,758 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,757 miles · 11 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,758 miles
  • 2025 – 53,665 miles
  • 2024 – 53,564 miles
  • 2023 – 53,392 miles
  • 2022 – 53,135 miles
  • 2021 – 52,900 miles
  • 2020 – 52,788 miles
  • 2019 – 52,647 miles
  • 2018 – 52,446 miles
  • 2017 – 51,919 miles
  • 2016 – 51,023 miles
  • 2015 – 50,204 miles
  • 2014 – 48,259 miles
  • 2013 – 47,288 miles
  • 2012 – 45,750 miles
  • 2011 – 44,377 miles
  • 2010 – 42,506 miles
  • 2009 – 39,383 miles
  • 2008 – 36,128 miles
  • 2007 – 32,207 miles
  • 2006 – 29,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,758 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,758 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    53,758 miles
    Test number
    605804134674
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail53,757 miles (+8)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,757 miles
    Test number
    292521307942
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail53,749 miles (+84)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,749 miles
    Test number
    691049819582
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Pass53,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    53,665 miles
    Test number
    612480430916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail53,665 miles (+101)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,665 miles
    Test number
    255276418545
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  6. Pass53,564 miles (+172)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    53,564 miles
    Test number
    291150722995
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass53,392 miles (+257)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    53,392 miles
    Test number
    468305476889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass53,135 miles (+235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    53,135 miles
    Test number
    539854296591
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass52,900 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    52,900 miles
    Test number
    452018741277
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail52,900 miles (+112)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,900 miles
    Test number
    110866730235
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass52,788 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    52,788 miles
    Test number
    614104011192
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail52,788 miles (+141)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,788 miles
    Test number
    894353862035
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass52,647 miles (+201)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,647 miles
    Test number
    588810096498
    • AdvisoryEngine overheating
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass52,446 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,446 miles
    Test number
    714079049946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,919 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,919 miles
    Test number
    766245954851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,023 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,023 miles
    Test number
    235830163872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,204 miles (+1,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,204 miles
    Test number
    215622885463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass48,259 miles (+971)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,259 miles
    Test number
    778393284179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass47,288 miles15 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,288 miles
    Test number
    579760573124
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn at inner shoulder

  20. Fail47,288 miles (+1,538)3 failures15 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,288 miles
    Test number
    246748963115
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn at inner shoulder

  21. Pass45,750 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,750 miles
    Test number
    619161772167
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail45,750 miles (+1,373)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,750 miles
    Test number
    856250172158
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEML light illuminated

  23. Fail44,377 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,377 miles
    Test number
    297258951143
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs badly corroded. Front brake pads worn low.
    • NoteBoth front tyres very close to legal limit.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low.
    • NoteFront exhaust pipe corroded and leaking.

  24. Pass44,377 miles (+1,871)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,377 miles
    Test number
    769378951160
    • NoteBoth front brake discs badly corroded. Front brake pads worn low.
    • NoteBoth front tyres very close to legal limit.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low.
    • NoteFront exhaust pipe corroded and leaking.

  25. Pass42,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,506 miles
    Test number
    471078160172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail42,506 miles (+3,123)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,506 miles
    Test number
    332148650116
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass39,383 miles (+3,255)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,383 miles
    Test number
    774013269124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,128 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,128 miles
    Test number
    930230758104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,207 miles (+2,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,207 miles
    Test number
    843379037192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass29,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,283 miles
    Test number
    502457146141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 ASB

Does Y3 ASB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 ASB is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 ASB?
The MOT on Y3 ASB is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 ASB done?
Y3 ASB was recorded at 53,758 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 1,206 miles a year.
Has Y3 ASB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 ASB has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y3 ASB 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 Y3 ASB find?
Y3 ASB passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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