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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

T111 YEHMOT history

T111 YEH is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 11 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 99,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2026
Mileage
99,722 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T111 YEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T111 YEH was last recorded at 99,722 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Sept 2012: 52,321 miles, lower than 76,213 miles on 17 Sept 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,687 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
2,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,722 miles
  • 2024 – 98,363 miles
  • 2017 – 95,000 miles
  • 2015 – 91,240 miles
  • 2014 – 86,730 miles
  • 2013 – 85,907 miles
  • 2012 – 52,321 miles
  • 2011 – 76,213 miles
  • 2010 – 68,684 miles
  • 2009 – 62,587 miles
  • 2008 – 57,077 miles
  • 2007 – 52,194 miles
  • 2006 – 45,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,722 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront & rear number plates short

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,722 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    99,722 miles
    Test number
    850828018899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear number plates short

  2. Fail99,687 miles (+1,324)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,687 miles
    Test number
    801661857369
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perished in one place only
    • AdvisoryOsr brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisorySreen washer jet partly blocked

  3. Pass98,363 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    98,363 miles
    Test number
    203644079216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,000 miles (+3,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,000 miles
    Test number
    921842334891
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  5. Pass91,240 miles (+4,510)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    91,240 miles
    Test number
    345498569560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,730 miles (+10)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,730 miles
    Test number
    588573564223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  7. Fail86,720 miles (+813)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,720 miles
    Test number
    977925054253
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  8. Pass85,907 miles (+33,586)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,907 miles
    Test number
    609883453246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,321 miles (-23,892)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,321 miles
    Test number
    929698962273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,213 miles (+7,529)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,213 miles
    Test number
    375630361215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWiper blade split on end

  11. Pass68,684 miles (+6,097)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,684 miles
    Test number
    952970450269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,587 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,587 miles
    Test number
    132100829200
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  13. Pass62,587 miles (+5,510)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    62,587 miles
    Test number
    493880329240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,077 miles
    Test number
    324267128221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,077 miles (+4,883)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,077 miles
    Test number
    314967128227
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  16. Pass52,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,194 miles
    Test number
    464744907283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,194 miles (+7,156)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,194 miles
    Test number
    113597797115
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass45,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,038 miles
    Test number
    263784226299
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T111 YEH

Does T111 YEH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T111 YEH expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T111 YEH?
The MOT on T111 YEH expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T111 YEH done?
T111 YEH was recorded at 99,722 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 2,885 miles a year.
Has T111 YEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T111 YEH has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T111 YEH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T111 YEH find?
T111 YEH passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front side repeater slightly discoloured; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; front & rear number plates short.

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