LOTUS ELISE W16OLC has 21 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2000 LOTUS ELISE has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 32,842 miles 9 months ago on Tuesday 16th September 2025 at 10:50.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 15th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

W16OLC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 202632,842 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20249TH SEPTEMBER 202532,289 MI
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20239TH SEPTEMBER 202431,505 MI
PASSED30TH AUGUST 20229TH SEPTEMBER 202330,949 MI
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 20219TH SEPTEMBER 202230,048 MI
FAILED2ND JULY 202130,001 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Brake Bind
PASSED31ST JULY 20188TH AUGUST 201929,675 MI
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20178TH AUGUST 201829,424 MI
PASSED9TH AUGUST 20168TH AUGUST 201729,149 MI
FAILED8TH AUGUST 201629,105 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
PASSED30TH JULY 201529TH JULY 201628,202 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED15TH JULY 201414TH JULY 201527,931 MI
PASSED19TH JUNE 201328TH JUNE 201425,963 MI
PASSED29TH JUNE 201228TH JUNE 201325,082 MI
PASSED12TH APRIL 201116TH APRIL 201224,316 MI
FAILED11TH APRIL 201124,269 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
PASSED17TH APRIL 201016TH APRIL 201123,335 MI
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20089TH OCTOBER 200921,549 MI
FAILED10TH OCTOBER 200821,532 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20075TH SEPTEMBER 200820,699 MI
PASSED10TH MAY 20069TH MAY 200718,631 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

W16OLC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 81% | MOT Failure Rate: 19%

W16OLC MOT Comments

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W16OLC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 32,842 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,314 miles

W16OLC FAQs

This Lotus Elise with registration W16OLC was manufactured on Friday 28th April 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 32,842 miles, so this Lotus has travelled an average of 1,314 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Lotus Elise beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means W16OLC has a 81% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Lotus Elise has had 2 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Lotus Elise is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does W16OLC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 31st May 2026 W16OLC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is W16OLC Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 31st May 2026 W16OLC does have Tax. Read more

When does W16OLC Tax expire?

The current Tax for W16OLC will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does W16OLC MOT expire?

The current MOT for W16OLC will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 15th September 2026. Read more

When did W16OLC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for W16OLC was on Tuesday 16th September 2025 at 10:50. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has W16OLC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for W16OLC we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has W16OLC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for W16OLC we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 81% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is W16OLC?

W16OLC is registered as a 2000 Lotus Elise. Read more

How many miles has W16OLC done?

The odometer reading for W16OLC at the last MOT in September 2025 was 32,842 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,314 miles per year. Read more

How old is W16OLC?

The vehicle W16OLC was manufactured in 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Friday 28th April 2000. Read more

What colour is W16OLC?

The official colour of W16OLC is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does W16OLC have?

W16OLC has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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