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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y4 MATMOT history

Y4 MAT is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2023.

Y4 MAT blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2024
Mileage
78,776 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 MAT
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
15 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 MAT was last recorded at 78,776 miles on 11 Jul 2023, 104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,672 miles · 21 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
104 miles
Average per year
3,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 78,776 miles
  • 2022 – 78,672 miles
  • 2021 – 77,902 miles
  • 2019 – 77,672 miles
  • 2018 – 67,256 miles
  • 2017 – 60,799 miles
  • 2016 – 56,699 miles
  • 2015 – 50,865 miles
  • 2014 – 45,129 miles
  • 2013 – 38,982 miles
  • 2012 – 34,103 miles
  • 2011 – 31,324 miles
  • 2010 – 29,535 miles
  • 2009 – 27,556 miles
  • 2008 – 25,239 miles
  • 2007 – 23,516 miles
  • 2006 – 21,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,776 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,776 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,776 miles
    Test number
    379234421874
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail78,776 miles (+104)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,776 miles
    Test number
    635251185462
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass78,672 miles (+770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,672 miles
    Test number
    563946055726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front spotlight not working
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass77,902 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    77,902 miles
    Test number
    506702612155
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail77,902 miles (+230)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,902 miles
    Test number
    603471082571
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass77,672 miles (+4,480)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,672 miles
    Test number
    771770776098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,192 miles
    Test number
    289180944551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,192 miles (+5,936)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,192 miles
    Test number
    520086577451
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass67,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,256 miles
    Test number
    441556826559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,256 miles (+6,457)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,256 miles
    Test number
    716388762020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass60,799 miles (+4,100)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,799 miles
    Test number
    595598601923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,699 miles
    Test number
    960415825299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,699 miles (+5,834)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,699 miles
    Test number
    344688973578
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass50,865 miles (+5,736)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,865 miles
    Test number
    946304815194
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass45,129 miles (+6,147)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,129 miles
    Test number
    247464414451
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass38,982 miles (+4,879)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,982 miles
    Test number
    286953223451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,103 miles (+2,779)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,103 miles
    Test number
    929101452195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,324 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,324 miles
    Test number
    518822631125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,535 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,535 miles
    Test number
    413102940192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,556 miles (+2,317)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,556 miles
    Test number
    732853149125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,239 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,239 miles
    Test number
    212622998010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,516 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,516 miles
    Test number
    824852937189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,324 miles
    Test number
    272794846470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 MAT

Does Y4 MAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y4 MAT expired on 20 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y4 MAT?
The MOT on Y4 MAT expired on 20 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y4 MAT done?
Y4 MAT was recorded at 78,776 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2023, an average of 3,354 miles a year.
Has Y4 MAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 MAT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y4 MAT 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 Y4 MAT find?
Y4 MAT passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear.

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