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Lotus Elise

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

Y7 LOTMOT history

Y7 LOT is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 20 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Dec 2022 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 38,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2021.

Y7 LOT grey Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Dec 2022
Mileage
38,555 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2021
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 LOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 LOT was last recorded at 38,555 miles on 31 Dec 2021, 1,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,343 miles · 19 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,212 miles
Average per year
1,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 38,555 miles
  • 2020 – 37,343 miles
  • 2018 – 37,268 miles
  • 2016 – 35,488 miles
  • 2015 – 32,647 miles
  • 2014 – 31,504 miles
  • 2013 – 29,288 miles
  • 2012 – 27,380 miles
  • 2011 – 25,706 miles
  • 2010 – 22,821 miles
  • 2009 – 20,488 miles
  • 2008 – 20,234 miles
  • 2007 – 16,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,555 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,555 miles (+1,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    38,555 miles
    Test number
    472663948289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass37,343 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    37,343 miles
    Test number
    140872871615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,268 miles (+1,780)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,268 miles
    Test number
    528246381768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,488 miles (+2,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,488 miles
    Test number
    613026346456
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both offside & nearside 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass32,647 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,647 miles
    Test number
    937487465135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail32,640 miles (+1,136)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,640 miles
    Test number
    397396265103
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  7. Pass31,504 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,504 miles
    Test number
    938722084173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,288 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,288 miles
    Test number
    405248963111
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Fail29,288 miles (+1,908)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,288 miles
    Test number
    705928763153
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass27,380 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,380 miles
    Test number
    598428372145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail27,378 miles (+1,672)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,378 miles
    Test number
    406050072141
    • 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)

  12. Pass25,706 miles (+2,885)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,706 miles
    Test number
    688404861153
    • 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)
    • NoteNo bonnet fitted at time of test.

  13. Pass22,821 miles (+2,333)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,821 miles
    Test number
    401134150182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,488 miles
    Test number
    270359569167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail20,488 miles (+254)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,488 miles
    Test number
    213059169480
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass20,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,234 miles
    Test number
    744520638102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20,234 miles (+3,391)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,234 miles
    Test number
    412540438115
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass16,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,843 miles
    Test number
    732709337092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 LOT

Does Y7 LOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y7 LOT expired on 30 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y7 LOT?
The MOT on Y7 LOT expired on 30 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y7 LOT done?
Y7 LOT was recorded at 38,555 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2021, an average of 1,458 miles a year.
Has Y7 LOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 LOT has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on Y7 LOT 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 Y7 LOT find?
Y7 LOT passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2021 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread.

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