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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

T111 TYPMOT history

T111 TYP is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 30 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 63,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
63,533 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T111 TYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T111 TYP was last recorded at 63,533 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 1,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,909 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,624 miles
Average per year
2,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,533 miles
  • 2025 – 61,909 miles
  • 2024 – 61,035 miles
  • 2023 – 60,644 miles
  • 2022 – 60,032 miles
  • 2020 – 59,360 miles
  • 2019 – 57,382 miles
  • 2018 – 56,339 miles
  • 2017 – 54,842 miles
  • 2016 – 50,292 miles
  • 2015 – 44,563 miles
  • 2014 – 41,561 miles
  • 2013 – 38,701 miles
  • 2012 – 35,280 miles
  • 2011 – 32,153 miles
  • 2010 – 29,688 miles
  • 2009 – 27,236 miles
  • 2008 – 24,583 miles
  • 2007 – 21,736 miles
  • 2006 – 19,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,533 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Registration plate missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,533 miles (+1,624)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    63,533 miles
    Test number
    993833151684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass61,909 miles (+874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    61,909 miles
    Test number
    597854384476
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass61,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    61,035 miles
    Test number
    860329182900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail61,035 miles (+391)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,035 miles
    Test number
    593203508575
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

  5. Pass60,644 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    60,644 miles
    Test number
    837612582868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,032 miles (+672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    60,032 miles
    Test number
    811543784412
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass59,360 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    59,360 miles
    Test number
    636192559491
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail59,358 miles (+1,976)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,358 miles
    Test number
    621810057486
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,382 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,382 miles
    Test number
    602670004186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail57,382 miles (+1,043)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,382 miles
    Test number
    994126236967
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass56,339 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    56,339 miles
    Test number
    953184580588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Fail56,337 miles (+1,495)1 major3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,337 miles
    Test number
    415891966331
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Pass54,842 miles (+4,550)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    54,842 miles
    Test number
    180088171035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,292 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,292 miles
    Test number
    120149118003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,563 miles (+3,002)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,563 miles
    Test number
    252289862655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,561 miles (+2,860)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,561 miles
    Test number
    408821514328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,701 miles (+3,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,701 miles
    Test number
    247650513373
    • 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)

  18. Pass35,280 miles (+3,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    35,280 miles
    Test number
    737336202382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass32,153 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    32,153 miles
    Test number
    889433611393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,688 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,688 miles
    Test number
    420665810419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,236 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,236 miles
    Test number
    173623919395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,583 miles (+2,847)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,583 miles
    Test number
    764922428334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,736 miles (+2,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    21,736 miles
    Test number
    303066217332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass19,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    19,119 miles
    Test number
    191894826343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T111 TYP

Does T111 TYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T111 TYP is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T111 TYP?
The MOT on T111 TYP is valid until 3 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 TYP done?
T111 TYP was recorded at 63,533 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 2,253 miles a year.
Has T111 TYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T111 TYP has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T111 TYP 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 TYP find?
T111 TYP passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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