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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T111 MCDMOT history

T111 MCD is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
93,882 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T111 MCD
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 valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T111 MCD was last recorded at 93,882 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,842 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
1,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,882 miles
  • 2025 – 93,842 miles
  • 2024 – 93,495 miles
  • 2023 – 93,345 miles
  • 2022 – 92,194 miles
  • 2021 – 91,038 miles
  • 2020 – 90,877 miles
  • 2019 – 90,566 miles
  • 2018 – 89,946 miles
  • 2017 – 89,448 miles
  • 2016 – 89,408 miles
  • 2015 – 88,956 miles
  • 2014 – 86,374 miles
  • 2013 – 84,565 miles
  • 2012 – 83,323 miles
  • 2011 – 80,631 miles
  • 2010 – 76,259 miles
  • 2009 – 72,794 miles
  • 2008 – 68,276 miles
  • 2007 – 63,304 miles
  • 2006 – 59,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,882 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 r16 87w

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,882 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    93,882 miles
    Test number
    997756132546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,842 miles (+347)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    93,842 miles
    Test number
    962580366137
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass93,495 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    93,495 miles
    Test number
    820829928295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail93,495 miles (+150)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,495 miles
    Test number
    550287166644
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass93,345 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,345 miles
    Test number
    645702681768
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 r16 87w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55 r15 82v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  6. Fail93,335 miles (+1,141)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,335 miles
    Test number
    953533487438
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 r16 87w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55 r15 82v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  7. Pass92,194 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,194 miles
    Test number
    517580852111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,038 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,038 miles
    Test number
    985554377850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,027 miles (+150)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,027 miles
    Test number
    227182195375
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass90,877 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,877 miles
    Test number
    892058812427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,566 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,566 miles
    Test number
    617943679844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,946 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,946 miles
    Test number
    409060014446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,448 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,448 miles
    Test number
    787621169560
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint dust covers perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front upper ball joint dust covers perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear upper ball joint dust cover perishing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen slightly damaged
  14. Pass89,408 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,408 miles
    Test number
    900800699166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,956 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,956 miles
    Test number
    599143805253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,374 miles (+1,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,374 miles
    Test number
    477493504265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass84,565 miles (+1,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,565 miles
    Test number
    505784303263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass83,323 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    83,323 miles
    Test number
    916166062168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,322 miles (+2,691)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,322 miles
    Test number
    465435342163
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  20. Pass80,631 miles (+4,372)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,631 miles
    Test number
    206522051407
    • NoteCatalyst rattling.
    • NoteFront ball joint dust covers perishing.
    • NoteSome corrosion to all four roadsprings.
  21. Pass76,259 miles (+3,465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    76,259 miles
    Test number
    920980530165
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Pass72,794 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,794 miles
    Test number
    372588219175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,276 miles (+4,972)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    68,276 miles
    Test number
    730012228124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  24. Pass63,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,304 miles
    Test number
    271154027416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,304 miles (+4,090)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,304 miles
    Test number
    382455617146
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
  26. Pass59,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    59,214 miles
    Test number
    461310906152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,214 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,214 miles
    Test number
    274751986094
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteNEARSIDE/OFFSIDE TRAK ROD ENDS BOOTS PERISHED

Questions about T111 MCD

Does T111 MCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T111 MCD is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T111 MCD?
The MOT on T111 MCD is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T111 MCD done?
T111 MCD was recorded at 93,882 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 1,696 miles a year.
Has T111 MCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T111 MCD has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T111 MCD 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 T111 MCD find?
T111 MCD passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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