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Lotus Elise

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

J8 LTSMOT history

J8 LTS is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 3 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 50,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

J8 LTS grey Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
50,226 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LTS was last recorded at 50,226 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,226 miles · 15 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,226 miles
  • 2025 – 48,112 miles
  • 2024 – 45,766 miles
  • 2023 – 44,819 miles
  • 2022 – 43,014 miles
  • 2021 – 42,572 miles
  • 2020 – 41,755 miles
  • 2019 – 39,258 miles
  • 2018 – 37,319 miles
  • 2017 – 35,405 miles
  • 2016 – 29,377 miles
  • 2012 – 24,959 miles
  • 2011 – 21,450 miles
  • 2010 – 14,874 miles
  • 2009 – 9,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,226 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAluminium underbody/under tray fitted obscuring visionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,226 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    50,226 miles
    Test number
    748670416579
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAluminium underbody/under tray fitted obscuring vision
  2. Fail50,226 miles (+2,114)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,226 miles
    Test number
    116507772541
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAluminium underbody/under tray fitted obscuring vision
  3. Pass48,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    48,112 miles
    Test number
    623912116698
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail48,112 miles (+2,346)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,112 miles
    Test number
    207481761271
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass45,766 miles (+947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    45,766 miles
    Test number
    670856384029
    • AdvisoryFront all front suspension and steering components are covered in a oily substance reducing visual checks for leaks on components
  6. Pass44,819 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    44,819 miles
    Test number
    689289675415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,014 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    43,014 miles
    Test number
    539896639501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,572 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    42,572 miles
    Test number
    608296116337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,755 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,755 miles
    Test number
    359784840143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,258 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,258 miles
    Test number
    943419851981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,319 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,319 miles
    Test number
    185609444827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,405 miles (+6,028)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,405 miles
    Test number
    472744615246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,377 miles (+4,418)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    29,377 miles
    Test number
    889936543140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,959 miles (+3,509)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,959 miles
    Test number
    907757542055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,450 miles (+6,576)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,450 miles
    Test number
    308528231086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,874 miles (+5,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    14,874 miles
    Test number
    764498740063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass9,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    9,554 miles
    Test number
    144575359070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 LTS

Does J8 LTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LTS is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 LTS?
The MOT on J8 LTS is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 LTS done?
J8 LTS was recorded at 50,226 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 2,346 miles a year.
Has J8 LTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LTS has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 LTS 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 J8 LTS find?
J8 LTS passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; aluminium underbody/under tray fitted obscuring vision.

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