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Lotus Elise

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

T111 TOYMOT history

T111 TOY is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 12 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 46,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
46,728 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T111 TOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T111 TOY was last recorded at 46,728 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 1,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,898 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,830 miles
Average per year
1,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,728 miles
  • 2025 – 44,898 miles
  • 2024 – 44,314 miles
  • 2023 – 43,924 miles
  • 2022 – 42,869 miles
  • 2021 – 41,629 miles
  • 2020 – 41,236 miles
  • 2019 – 40,025 miles
  • 2018 – 38,906 miles
  • 2017 – 37,869 miles
  • 2016 – 36,176 miles
  • 2015 – 35,207 miles
  • 2014 – 33,979 miles
  • 2013 – 33,189 miles
  • 2012 – 32,435 miles
  • 2011 – 30,768 miles
  • 2010 – 27,876 miles
  • 2009 – 22,414 miles
  • 2008 – 18,620 miles
  • 2007 – 16,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,728 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Emissions not tested

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    46,728 miles
    Test number
    291863655160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail46,728 miles (+1,830)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,728 miles
    Test number
    971812744063
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
  3. Pass44,898 miles (+584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    44,898 miles
    Test number
    459436596065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  4. Pass44,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    44,314 miles
    Test number
    343645280955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail44,314 miles (+390)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,314 miles
    Test number
    198196474012
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass43,924 miles (+1,055)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    43,924 miles
    Test number
    334656876224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,869 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    42,869 miles
    Test number
    812849931351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    41,629 miles
    Test number
    465215679672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail41,629 miles (+393)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,629 miles
    Test number
    498715240275
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
  10. Pass41,236 miles (+1,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    41,236 miles
    Test number
    381141298384
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass40,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,025 miles
    Test number
    427831859959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail40,025 miles (+1,119)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,025 miles
    Test number
    432575986366
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
  13. Pass38,906 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,906 miles
    Test number
    801132458026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,903 miles (+1,034)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,903 miles
    Test number
    213303360874
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  15. Pass37,869 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,869 miles
    Test number
    547369706865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,176 miles
    Test number
    411028234366
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Fail36,176 miles (+969)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,176 miles
    Test number
    157714821769
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass35,207 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    35,207 miles
    Test number
    499757575145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,979 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    33,979 miles
    Test number
    995987404137
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth headlights light output poor but not yet excessive
  20. Fail33,979 miles (+790)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,979 miles
    Test number
    937286104130
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth headlights light output poor but not yet excessive
  21. Pass33,189 miles (+754)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,189 miles
    Test number
    905621273089
    • NoteFront number plate loose on offside
  22. Pass32,435 miles (+1,667)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    32,435 miles
    Test number
    168685552446
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  23. Pass30,768 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,768 miles
    Test number
    816428141052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,876 miles
    Test number
    702472330057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,876 miles (+5,462)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,876 miles
    Test number
    710439610090
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  26. Pass22,414 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,414 miles
    Test number
    300410829184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail22,350 miles (+3,730)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,350 miles
    Test number
    810292719197
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
  28. Pass18,620 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,620 miles
    Test number
    541164798069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,889 miles
    Test number
    621937707114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    612303636286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T111 TOY

Does T111 TOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T111 TOY is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T111 TOY?
The MOT on T111 TOY is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T111 TOY done?
T111 TOY was recorded at 46,728 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 1,547 miles a year.
Has T111 TOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T111 TOY has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T111 TOY 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 TOY find?
T111 TOY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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