The road tax status for S573 BCG is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for S573 BCG?

The MOT for S573 BCG is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of S573 BCG?

The recorded mileage for S573 BCG is 64,939 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S573 BCG ULEZ compliant?

No, S573 BCG does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · S573 BCG

S573 BCG

1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23/10/1998. Recorded mileage 64,939 miles. MOT valid until 21/05/2027.

Make & Model: LOTUS ELISE
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 21/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 64,939 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 21/05/2027

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Mileage: 64,939 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1796cc

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S573 BCG Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
64,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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S573 BCG Mileage History

22/05/202362,060 mi
23/05/202362,060 mi
21/05/202464,022 mi+1,962 mi
22/05/202564,549 mi+527 mi
19/05/202664,939 mi+390 mi

Average of roughly 962 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S573 BCG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 18:03

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Lotus Elise (S573 BCG) between May 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.

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