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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

S781 APGMOT history

S781 APG is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 8 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 165,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

S781 APG silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
165,737 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S781 APG
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
8 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S781 APG was last recorded at 165,737 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 1,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,502 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,235 miles
Average per year
3,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,737 miles
  • 2025 – 164,502 miles
  • 2024 – 164,248 miles
  • 2022 – 161,383 miles
  • 2021 – 158,954 miles
  • 2020 – 158,447 miles
  • 2019 – 158,148 miles
  • 2018 – 156,560 miles
  • 2017 – 155,011 miles
  • 2016 – 153,197 miles
  • 2015 – 151,157 miles
  • 2014 – 149,773 miles
  • 2013 – 147,327 miles
  • 2012 – 144,649 miles
  • 2011 – 142,427 miles
  • 2010 – 141,085 miles
  • 2009 – 132,662 miles
  • 2008 – 123,360 miles
  • 2007 – 106,681 miles
  • 2006 – 93,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,737 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Reverse light inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,737 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    165,737 miles
    Test number
    469777590529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,502 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    164,502 miles
    Test number
    316611140753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass164,248 miles (+2,865)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    164,248 miles
    Test number
    812273654415
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass161,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    161,383 miles
    Test number
    314848146058
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sill section (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail161,383 miles (+44)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,383 miles
    Test number
    363052054442
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits above scale (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear threw sill section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail161,339 miles (+2,385)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,339 miles
    Test number
    923975514120
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass158,954 miles (+507)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    158,954 miles
    Test number
    698280098347
    • AdvisoryComplete under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to all suspension
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass158,447 miles (+299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    158,447 miles
    Test number
    299476135686
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass158,148 miles (+1,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    158,148 miles
    Test number
    444699172721
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass156,560 miles (+26)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    156,560 miles
    Test number
    240613680648
    • AdvisoryPlay felt at offside front wheel
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to limits
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on limits
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension componants corroded

  11. Fail156,534 miles (+1,523)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,534 miles
    Test number
    264703954169
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to limits
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on limits
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension componants corroded

  12. Pass155,011 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    155,011 miles
    Test number
    264589774248
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail155,004 miles (+1,807)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,004 miles
    Test number
    666695489500
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass153,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    153,197 miles
    Test number
    365399463606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail153,197 miles (+2,040)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,197 miles
    Test number
    197638296687
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  16. Pass151,157 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    151,157 miles
    Test number
    406694746435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail151,103 miles (+1,330)4 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,103 miles
    Test number
    185288715203
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteRear number plate water damaged
    • NoteSlight movement n/s track rod end
    • NoteSuspension components corroded

  18. Pass149,773 miles (+2,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    149,773 miles
    Test number
    367995924457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass147,327 miles (+103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    147,327 miles
    Test number
    969170443292
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail147,224 miles (+2,575)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,224 miles
    Test number
    236502493457
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFull inspection of the underside of the vehicle restricted due to complete under tray fitted.

  21. Pass144,649 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    144,649 miles
    Test number
    779278882172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail144,641 miles (+2,214)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,641 miles
    Test number
    516316382124
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass142,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    142,427 miles
    Test number
    595004191129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail142,427 miles (+1,342)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,427 miles
    Test number
    216502581165
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder the car has a full under body cover

  25. Pass141,085 miles (+8,423)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    141,085 miles
    Test number
    181645370472
    • NoteFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • NoteFront inner discs heavly corroded needs attention
    • NoteFront number plate water damaged
    • NoteN/s/f upper ball joint dust cover split
    • NoteRear discs wearing thin
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f steering arm
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  26. Pass132,662 miles (+183)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    132,662 miles
    Test number
    170114489485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront and rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteHigh rear brake imbalance, requires investigation/rectification as soon as possible

  27. Fail132,479 miles (+9,119)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,479 miles
    Test number
    641609879099
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront and rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteHigh rear brake imbalance, requires investigation/rectification as soon as possible

  28. Pass123,360 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    123,360 miles
    Test number
    362059058024
    • NoteChip in screen

  29. Fail123,356 miles (+16,675)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,356 miles
    Test number
    153637658422
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChip in screen

  30. Pass106,681 miles (+1,199)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    106,681 miles
    Test number
    501219557096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail105,482 miles (+12,106)2 dangerous3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,482 miles
    Test number
    381823847022
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCar tested wet weather
    • NoteN/s/f headlamp cracked
    • NoteUnderside of car coverd, restricted vision

  32. Pass93,376 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    93,376 miles
    Test number
    161206066013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder,neath coverd ,vision inpaired

Questions about S781 APG

Does S781 APG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S781 APG is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S781 APG?
The MOT on S781 APG is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S781 APG done?
S781 APG was recorded at 165,737 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 3,641 miles a year.
Has S781 APG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S781 APG has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S781 APG 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 S781 APG find?
S781 APG passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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