Lotus Elise
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc
S12 MJCMOT history
S12 MJC is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 26 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 14,374 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 14,374 mi
- At MOT on 29 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 422 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 MJC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 26 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 MJC was last recorded at 14,374 miles on 29 Oct 2024, 360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 14,014 miles · 25 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 360 miles
- Average per year
- 422 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 14,374 miles
- 2023 – 14,014 miles
- 2021 – 13,955 miles
- 2020 – 13,706 miles
- 2019 – 13,016 miles
- 2018 – 12,054 miles
- 2017 – 11,670 miles
- 2016 – 11,273 miles
- 2015 – 10,628 miles
- 2014 – 10,129 miles
- 2013 – 9,518 miles
- 2011 – 8,599 miles
- 2010 – 8,251 miles
- 2009 – 7,893 miles
- 2008 – 7,260 miles
- 2007 – 7,038 miles
- 2006 – 6,608 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass14,374 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Covers fitted under vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass14,374 miles (+360)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 14,374 miles
- Test number
- 638256101475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,014 miles (+26)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 14,014 miles
- Test number
- 661238924423
- AdvisoryCovers fitted under vehicle
Fail13,988 miles (+33)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,988 miles
- Test number
- 550129503512
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted under vehicle
Pass13,955 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 13,955 miles
- Test number
- 381600516705
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items
Fail13,955 miles (+249)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,955 miles
- Test number
- 970617831284
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items
Fail13,706 miles (+690)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,706 miles
- Test number
- 951945418976
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass13,016 miles (+962)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 13,016 miles
- Test number
- 115879837887
- AdvisoryComplete under side protection fitted
Pass12,054 miles (+384)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 12,054 miles
- Test number
- 158702674280
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass11,670 miles (+397)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 11,670 miles
- Test number
- 499726974243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,273 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 11,273 miles
- Test number
- 868970171397
- 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)
Fail11,269 miles (+641)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,269 miles
- Test number
- 804426422770
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- 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)
Pass10,628 miles (+499)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 10,628 miles
- Test number
- 975561175064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,129 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 10,129 miles
- Test number
- 896764604145
- 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)
Fail10,118 miles (+600)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,118 miles
- Test number
- 488810304101
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- 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)
Pass9,518 miles (+919)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 9,518 miles
- Test number
- 676769923036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,599 miles (+348)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 8,599 miles
- Test number
- 258805401353
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass8,251 miles (+358)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 8,251 miles
- Test number
- 154644010324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,893 miles (+633)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 7,893 miles
- Test number
- 474411419267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,260 miles (+222)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 7,260 miles
- Test number
- 252797358477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,038 miles (+430)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 7,038 miles
- Test number
- 600677857107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,608 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 6,608 miles
- Test number
- 240379156445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S12 MJC
- Does S12 MJC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S12 MJC expired on 28 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S12 MJC?
- The MOT on S12 MJC expired on 28 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S12 MJC done?
- S12 MJC was recorded at 14,374 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2024, an average of 422 miles a year.
- Has S12 MJC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 MJC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on S12 MJC 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 S12 MJC find?
- S12 MJC passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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