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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T125 OVGMOT history

T125 OVG is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 65,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
65,315 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T125 OVG
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T125 OVG was last recorded at 65,315 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,496 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
819 miles
Average per year
899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,315 miles
  • 2025 – 64,496 miles
  • 2024 – 63,209 miles
  • 2023 – 61,494 miles
  • 2022 – 60,205 miles
  • 2021 – 59,080 miles
  • 2020 – 58,661 miles
  • 2019 – 58,327 miles
  • 2018 – 57,872 miles
  • 2017 – 57,199 miles
  • 2016 – 57,059 miles
  • 2015 – 56,707 miles
  • 2010 – 55,173 miles
  • 2009 – 54,419 miles
  • 2008 – 53,394 miles
  • 2007 – 47,887 miles
  • 2006 – 47,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,315 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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,315 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    65,315 miles
    Test number
    187011286385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,496 miles (+1,287)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    64,496 miles
    Test number
    402802357267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,209 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    63,209 miles
    Test number
    384006441204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,494 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    61,494 miles
    Test number
    268021711826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,205 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,205 miles
    Test number
    175006128460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,168 miles (+1,088)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,168 miles
    Test number
    392623068124
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass59,080 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,080 miles
    Test number
    881212011189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,661 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,661 miles
    Test number
    303382266139
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail58,659 miles (+332)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,659 miles
    Test number
    220994477761
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass58,327 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    58,327 miles
    Test number
    855817338541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,323 miles (+451)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,323 miles
    Test number
    821677975404
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass57,872 miles (+618)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    57,872 miles
    Test number
    981263476170
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass57,254 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,254 miles
    Test number
    163027065451
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres aged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass57,199 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,199 miles
    Test number
    336798007030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,195 miles (+136)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,195 miles
    Test number
    308605514620
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condenastion (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass57,059 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,059 miles
    Test number
    325395894064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,707 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    56,707 miles
    Test number
    119711245430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,173 miles
    Test number
    291367060417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,164 miles (+745)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,164 miles
    Test number
    794817660116
    • 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)

  20. Pass54,419 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,419 miles
    Test number
    782101539174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,394 miles (+5,507)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,394 miles
    Test number
    892331938161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,887 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    47,887 miles
    Test number
    120849217486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,458 miles
    Test number
    403249566238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T125 OVG

Does T125 OVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T125 OVG is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T125 OVG?
The MOT on T125 OVG is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T125 OVG done?
T125 OVG was recorded at 65,315 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 899 miles a year.
Has T125 OVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T125 OVG has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T125 OVG 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 T125 OVG find?
T125 OVG passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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