Lotus Elise
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
S50 ANHMOT history
S50 ANH is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 26 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 10,590 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 10,590 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 228 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S50 ANH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 26 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S50 ANH was last recorded at 10,590 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 10,487 miles · 4 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 103 miles
- Average per year
- 228 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 10,590 miles
- 2025 – 10,487 miles
- 2023 – 10,311 miles
- 2022 – 10,152 miles
- 2021 – 10,041 miles
- 2020 – 9,822 miles
- 2019 – 9,578 miles
- 2018 – 9,506 miles
- 2017 – 9,323 miles
- 2016 – 9,242 miles
- 2015 – 8,887 miles
- 2014 – 8,846 miles
- 2012 – 8,571 miles
- 2011 – 8,466 miles
- 2010 – 7,947 miles
- 2008 – 7,481 miles
- 2007 – 6,485 miles
- 2006 – 6,024 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass10,590 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 Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass10,590 miles (+103)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 10,590 miles
- Test number
- 441866761731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,487 miles (+176)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 10,487 miles
- Test number
- 323207703971
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,311 miles (+159)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 10,311 miles
- Test number
- 791152227714
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,152 miles (+111)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 10,152 miles
- Test number
- 698130058893
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Pass10,041 miles (+219)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 10,041 miles
- Test number
- 117350765575
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose ferules heavily corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose ferules heavily corroded
Pass9,822 miles (+244)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 9,822 miles
- Test number
- 783567978374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Inside glass hazy (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Has corrosion on reflector (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass9,578 miles (+72)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 9,578 miles
- Test number
- 536473562593
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass9,506 miles (+183)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 9,506 miles
- Test number
- 656528320388
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass9,323 miles (+81)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 9,323 miles
- Test number
- 477994767914
- AdvisoryAll underbody suspension brakes componets very rusty
Pass9,242 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 9,242 miles
- Test number
- 547446048619
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
Fail9,242 miles (+355)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,242 miles
- Test number
- 324745713417
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
Pass8,887 miles (+41)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 8,887 miles
- Test number
- 555328305158
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront wiper blade worn
Pass8,846 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 8,846 miles
- Test number
- 525680524175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail8,840 miles (+269)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,840 miles
- Test number
- 108566284019
- FailureNearside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Pass8,571 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 8,571 miles
- Test number
- 838079652044
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail8,571 miles (+105)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,571 miles
- Test number
- 159681452498
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass8,466 miles (+519)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 8,466 miles
- Test number
- 745030161014
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Fail7,947 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,947 miles
- Test number
- 154211760441
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteNearside front lower suspension arm lower balljoint cover deteriorated/split
- NoteOffside front lower suspension arm lower balljoint cover deteriorated
Pass7,947 miles (+466)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 7,947 miles
- Test number
- 841101760046
- NoteNearside front lower suspension arm lower balljoint cover deteriorated/split
- NoteOffside front lower suspension arm lower balljoint cover deteriorated
Pass7,481 miles (+996)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 7,481 miles
- Test number
- 860483418370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,485 miles (+461)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 6,485 miles
- Test number
- 442167397012
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Pass6,024 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 6,024 miles
- Test number
- 101194076061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S50 ANH
- Does S50 ANH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 ANH is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S50 ANH?
- The MOT on S50 ANH is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S50 ANH done?
- S50 ANH was recorded at 10,590 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 228 miles a year.
- Has S50 ANH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S50 ANH has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2016.
- Has the mileage on S50 ANH 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 S50 ANH find?
- S50 ANH passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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