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Lotus Elan

Yellow · Petrol · 1993 · 1,588 cc

K85 MMFMOT history

K85 MMF is a yellow petrol Lotus Elan first used on 19 Feb 1993. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 74,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

K85 MMF yellow Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
74,924 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K85 MMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
19 Feb 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K85 MMF was last recorded at 74,924 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2023: 74,171 miles, lower than 74,465 miles on 14 Jun 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
74,921 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,924 miles
  • 2025 – 74,427 miles
  • 2024 – 74,326 miles
  • 2023 – 74,171 miles
  • 2019 – 73,627 miles
  • 2018 – 73,372 miles
  • 2017 – 73,261 miles
  • 2016 – 72,939 miles
  • 2015 – 72,661 miles
  • 2014 – 71,735 miles
  • 2012 – 71,132 miles
  • 2011 – 70,803 miles
  • 2010 – 67,332 miles
  • 2009 – 63,426 miles
  • 2008 – 62,881 miles
  • 2007 – 62,854 miles
  • 2005 – 62,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,924 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,924 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    74,924 miles
    Test number
    576254690037
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail74,921 miles (+494)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,921 miles
    Test number
    737213132609
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass74,427 miles (+101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    74,427 miles
    Test number
    179348508102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass74,326 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    74,326 miles
    Test number
    215062243445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,171 miles (-294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    74,171 miles
    Test number
    567611235325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail74,465 miles (+838)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,465 miles
    Test number
    213125857110
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to suspension arm (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass73,627 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,627 miles
    Test number
    155305630338
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 x Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail73,627 miles (+255)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,627 miles
    Test number
    472223263320
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 x Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass73,372 miles (+111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,372 miles
    Test number
    882751392043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass73,261 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,261 miles
    Test number
    470060693508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,939 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,939 miles
    Test number
    929071975074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,886 miles (+225)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,886 miles
    Test number
    703841611292
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass72,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,661 miles
    Test number
    129332515243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,661 miles (+926)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,661 miles
    Test number
    147792215268
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  15. Pass71,735 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,735 miles
    Test number
    839572994064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,728 miles (+596)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,728 miles
    Test number
    548366874030
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass71,132 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,132 miles
    Test number
    787595712263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSidewalls of both rear tyres cracked and perished

  18. Fail71,132 miles (+329)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,132 miles
    Test number
    137029502238
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSidewalls of both rear tyres cracked and perished

  19. Pass70,803 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,803 miles
    Test number
    255400721286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,800 miles (+3,468)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,800 miles
    Test number
    946264711233
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  21. Fail67,332 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,332 miles
    Test number
    141348750173
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass67,332 miles (+3,906)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,332 miles
    Test number
    592218850136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,426 miles (+545)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    63,426 miles
    Test number
    654723769128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyre walls cracking ?

  24. Pass62,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,881 miles
    Test number
    651912348191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,881 miles (+27)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,881 miles
    Test number
    624746138139
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass62,854 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    62,854 miles
    Test number
    194476637182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    62,032 miles
    Test number
    193755765257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K85 MMF

Does K85 MMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K85 MMF is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K85 MMF?
The MOT on K85 MMF is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K85 MMF done?
K85 MMF was recorded at 74,924 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 620 miles a year.
Has K85 MMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K85 MMF has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on K85 MMF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K85 MMF find?
K85 MMF passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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