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Lotus Elise

Cream and Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

Y5 RKDMOT history

Y5 RKD is a cream and green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 30 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 42,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

Y5 RKD cream Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
42,440 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 RKD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Cream and Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 RKD was last recorded at 42,440 miles on 5 May 2026, 434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,006 miles · 1 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
434 miles
Average per year
1,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,440 miles
  • 2024 – 42,006 miles
  • 2023 – 40,822 miles
  • 2022 – 39,995 miles
  • 2021 – 38,989 miles
  • 2020 – 38,195 miles
  • 2019 – 37,335 miles
  • 2018 – 36,908 miles
  • 2017 – 35,795 miles
  • 2016 – 33,084 miles
  • 2015 – 30,729 miles
  • 2014 – 26,799 miles
  • 2013 – 25,900 miles
  • 2012 – 24,741 miles
  • 2010 – 23,568 miles
  • 2009 – 21,655 miles
  • 2008 – 16,970 miles
  • 2007 – 11,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,440 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,440 miles (+434)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    42,440 miles
    Test number
    248511950979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass42,006 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    42,006 miles
    Test number
    336613868893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail42,006 miles (+1,184)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,006 miles
    Test number
    744718426452
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass40,822 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    40,822 miles
    Test number
    393111395384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,995 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    39,995 miles
    Test number
    407160610889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,989 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    38,989 miles
    Test number
    354023541535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,195 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    38,195 miles
    Test number
    692550265196
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail38,195 miles (+860)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,195 miles
    Test number
    154578333816
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate inscription illegible Front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass37,335 miles (+427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,335 miles
    Test number
    308511163806
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension corroded

  10. Pass36,908 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,908 miles
    Test number
    843092073448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (2.4.G.1)

  11. Fail36,908 miles (+1,113)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,908 miles
    Test number
    419672647505
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass35,795 miles (+2,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    35,795 miles
    Test number
    766741601798
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass33,084 miles (+2,355)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,084 miles
    Test number
    233917452969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,729 miles (+3,930)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,729 miles
    Test number
    258585925128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,799 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    26,799 miles
    Test number
    916434434127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,900 miles (+1,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,900 miles
    Test number
    127913873038
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass24,741 miles (+1,173)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    24,741 miles
    Test number
    139901232091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,568 miles (+1,913)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    23,568 miles
    Test number
    982528120357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,655 miles (+4,685)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,655 miles
    Test number
    103524769221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,970 miles (+4,985)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,970 miles
    Test number
    781208308173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass11,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    11,985 miles
    Test number
    411393337013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 RKD

Does Y5 RKD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 RKD is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 RKD?
The MOT on Y5 RKD is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 RKD done?
Y5 RKD was recorded at 42,440 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 1,582 miles a year.
Has Y5 RKD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 RKD has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y5 RKD 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 Y5 RKD find?
Y5 RKD passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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