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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T111 REDMOT history

T111 RED is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 21,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
21,509 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T111 RED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T111 RED was last recorded at 21,509 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,194 miles · 3 May 2024
Between the last two tests
315 miles
Average per year
606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 21,509 miles
  • 2024 – 21,194 miles
  • 2023 – 20,818 miles
  • 2022 – 20,198 miles
  • 2020 – 19,717 miles
  • 2019 – 19,706 miles
  • 2018 – 19,596 miles
  • 2017 – 19,553 miles
  • 2016 – 19,512 miles
  • 2015 – 19,428 miles
  • 2014 – 19,424 miles
  • 2013 – 18,726 miles
  • 2012 – 17,840 miles
  • 2011 – 17,599 miles
  • 2010 – 16,870 miles
  • 2009 – 15,818 miles
  • 2008 – 14,342 miles
  • 2007 – 12,182 miles
  • 2006 – 9,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,509 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,509 miles (+315)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    21,509 miles
    Test number
    794156257888
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass21,194 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    21,194 miles
    Test number
    127692357574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass20,818 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    20,818 miles
    Test number
    674343976214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass20,198 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    20,198 miles
    Test number
    709961305330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,717 miles (+11)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    19,717 miles
    Test number
    406898684782
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass19,706 miles (+110)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    19,706 miles
    Test number
    146738005479
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass19,596 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    19,596 miles
    Test number
    657064648840
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass19,553 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    19,553 miles
    Test number
    548866853113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  9. Pass19,512 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    19,512 miles
    Test number
    707802875301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Fail19,512 miles (+84)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,512 miles
    Test number
    210936552726
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass19,428 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    19,428 miles
    Test number
    556358735171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,424 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    19,424 miles
    Test number
    189210054116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,726 miles (+886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,726 miles
    Test number
    936182463152
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass17,840 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    17,840 miles
    Test number
    507092052095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,599 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,599 miles
    Test number
    366332361023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail17,446 miles (+576)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,446 miles
    Test number
    169415051006
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass16,870 miles (+1,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    16,870 miles
    Test number
    380584350088
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass15,818 miles (+1,476)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,818 miles
    Test number
    200060959054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail14,342 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,342 miles
    Test number
    120147358430
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass14,342 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    14,342 miles
    Test number
    434037858019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,182 miles (+2,577)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    12,182 miles
    Test number
    124224147049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    9,605 miles
    Test number
    374394656014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail9,605 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,605 miles
    Test number
    471784656039
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about T111 RED

Does T111 RED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T111 RED is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T111 RED?
The MOT on T111 RED is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T111 RED done?
T111 RED was recorded at 21,509 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 606 miles a year.
Has T111 RED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T111 RED has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on T111 RED 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 RED find?
T111 RED passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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