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Lotus Elise

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

J9 STVMOT history

J9 STV is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 13 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 129,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

J9 STV grey Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
129,985 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 STV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 STV was last recorded at 129,985 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,973 miles · 8 May 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
4,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,985 miles
  • 2024 – 126,884 miles
  • 2023 – 120,122 miles
  • 2022 – 114,291 miles
  • 2021 – 111,733 miles
  • 2019 – 104,700 miles
  • 2018 – 97,075 miles
  • 2017 – 90,435 miles
  • 2016 – 85,006 miles
  • 2014 – 80,125 miles
  • 2013 – 63,559 miles
  • 2012 – 51,993 miles
  • 2011 – 48,950 miles
  • 2010 – 44,430 miles
  • 2009 – 41,001 miles
  • 2008 – 38,528 miles
  • 2007 – 36,937 miles
  • 2006 – 33,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,985 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Front clam damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside driving lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside rear sill damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,985 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    129,985 miles
    Test number
    602848396998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail129,973 miles (+3,089)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,973 miles
    Test number
    534375316436
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component likely to fail shocker mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass126,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    126,884 miles
    Test number
    904000058428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,884 miles (+6,762)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,884 miles
    Test number
    179634556730
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass120,122 miles (+5,831)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    120,122 miles
    Test number
    756965766346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  6. Pass114,291 miles (+76)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    114,291 miles
    Test number
    595054380720
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable. (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fit not allowing full inspection of all components.

  7. Fail114,215 miles (+2,482)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,215 miles
    Test number
    880294711361
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Hand brake cable slightly frayed.
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fit not allow full inspection of all components.

  8. Pass111,733 miles (+7,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,733 miles
    Test number
    320595522386
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass104,700 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,700 miles
    Test number
    435070638815
    • AdvisoryNear side rear parking brake cable frayed

  10. Fail104,668 miles (+7,593)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,668 miles
    Test number
    908803699345
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear parking brake cable frayed

  11. Pass97,075 miles (+6,640)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,075 miles
    Test number
    652541340570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,435 miles (+5,429)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,435 miles
    Test number
    801868150018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,006 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,006 miles
    Test number
    631714073310
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront clam damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside driving lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill damaged

  14. Pass84,998 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,998 miles
    Test number
    633588630284
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront clam damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside driving lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill damaged

  15. Fail84,998 miles (+4,873)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,998 miles
    Test number
    804846398376
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront clam damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside driving lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill damaged

  16. Pass80,125 miles (+16,566)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,125 miles
    Test number
    776834944305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteFront clam damaged
    • NoteN/s driving lamp not working
    • NoteO/s/r sill damaged

  17. Pass63,559 miles (+11,566)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,559 miles
    Test number
    388645013367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,993 miles
    Test number
    149123912358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,993 miles (+3,043)4 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,993 miles
    Test number
    439170912439
    • DangerousNearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll brake discs rusty

  20. Pass48,950 miles (+4,520)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,950 miles
    Test number
    636518341230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,430 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,430 miles
    Test number
    142849830223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,001 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,001 miles
    Test number
    334079339223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,528 miles (+1,591)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,528 miles
    Test number
    342406448227
    • NoteAll discs slightly poor condition inner edges
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to limit outer edges
    • NoteRear no plate poor condition
    • NoteSlight play both front drop links

  24. Pass36,937 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    36,937 miles
    Test number
    633415137294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    33,410 miles
    Test number
    850516636219
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about J9 STV

Does J9 STV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 STV is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 STV?
The MOT on J9 STV is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 STV done?
J9 STV was recorded at 129,985 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 4,885 miles a year.
Has J9 STV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 STV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 STV 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 J9 STV find?
J9 STV passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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