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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

M66 OSYMOT history

M66 OSY is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 40,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

M66 OSY silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
40,840 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M66 OSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M66 OSY was last recorded at 40,840 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,752 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,840 miles
  • 2024 – 40,752 miles
  • 2023 – 40,359 miles
  • 2022 – 40,224 miles
  • 2021 – 40,012 miles
  • 2020 – 39,713 miles
  • 2019 – 39,510 miles
  • 2017 – 39,320 miles
  • 2016 – 39,149 miles
  • 2015 – 38,833 miles
  • 2014 – 38,290 miles
  • 2013 – 37,841 miles
  • 2012 – 37,200 miles
  • 2011 – 36,410 miles
  • 2010 – 35,266 miles
  • 2009 – 34,490 miles
  • 2008 – 32,843 miles
  • 2007 – 29,613 miles
  • 2006 – 27,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,840 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.

  • All coil springs corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,840 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    40,840 miles
    Test number
    985851931991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    40,752 miles
    Test number
    948401791469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail48,751 miles (+8,392)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,751 miles
    Test number
    847941668171
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass40,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    40,359 miles
    Test number
    598413129990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail40,359 miles (+135)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,359 miles
    Test number
    359354293317
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass40,224 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    40,224 miles
    Test number
    288204353586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,012 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    40,012 miles
    Test number
    801533182182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,713 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    39,713 miles
    Test number
    872727148455
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  9. Fail39,713 miles (+203)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,713 miles
    Test number
    403813135998
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  10. Pass39,510 miles (+190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,510 miles
    Test number
    844479299101
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  11. Pass39,320 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    39,320 miles
    Test number
    549780383205
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  12. Fail39,320 miles (+171)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,320 miles
    Test number
    419767912048
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  13. Pass39,149 miles (+316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,149 miles
    Test number
    101258697254
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on all brake discs
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

  14. Pass38,833 miles (+543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    38,833 miles
    Test number
    440362954146
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass38,290 miles (+449)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,290 miles
    Test number
    568348504373
    • NoteFront inner brake pads low on wear
    • NoteSlight corrosion on all coil springs

  16. Pass37,841 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,841 miles
    Test number
    378964403352
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded
    • NoteFront inner brake pads low on wear

  17. Fail37,841 miles (+641)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,841 miles
    Test number
    746134403367
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded
    • NoteFront inner brake pads low on wear

  18. Pass37,200 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,200 miles
    Test number
    615911792283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail37,200 miles (+790)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,200 miles
    Test number
    685020992258
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass36,410 miles (+1,144)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,410 miles
    Test number
    538442671215
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front track rods have slight play at rack ends
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner

  21. Pass35,266 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,266 miles
    Test number
    403249320236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,490 miles (+1,647)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,490 miles
    Test number
    253483429288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight play in O/S track rod

  23. Pass32,843 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,843 miles
    Test number
    320718018257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,613 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,613 miles
    Test number
    773130997103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,297 miles
    Test number
    534387466138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M66 OSY

Does M66 OSY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M66 OSY expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M66 OSY?
The MOT on M66 OSY expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M66 OSY done?
M66 OSY was recorded at 40,840 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 704 miles a year.
Has M66 OSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M66 OSY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on M66 OSY 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 M66 OSY find?
M66 OSY passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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