Lotus Elise
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T126 OVGMOT history
T126 OVG is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 83,379 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 83,379 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,142 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T126 OVG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T126 OVG was last recorded at 83,379 miles on 17 Jun 2025, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 83,255 miles · 3 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 124 miles
- Average per year
- 2,142 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 83,379 miles
- 2024 – 83,255 miles
- 2022 – 83,076 miles
- 2018 – 83,073 miles
- 2015 – 82,099 miles
- 2013 – 81,526 miles
- 2012 – 81,274 miles
- 2011 – 80,975 miles
- 2010 – 73,687 miles
- 2009 – 63,939 miles
- 2008 – 57,567 miles
- 2007 – 49,288 miles
- 2006 – 42,246 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,379 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Full MOT history
15 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,379 miles (+124)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 83,379 miles
- Test number
- 250245469711
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,255 miles (+179)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 83,255 miles
- Test number
- 681665406738
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass83,076 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 83,076 miles
- Test number
- 261811563676
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,073 miles (+974)7 dangerous7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,073 miles
- Test number
- 231367205650
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail union excessively corroded (1.1.12 (a))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail union excessively corroded (1.1.12 (a))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail union excessively corroded (1.1.12 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail union excessively corroded (1.1.12 (a))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorEmissions not tested engine overheating not safe to carry seconed fast idle test (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak header tank split
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass82,099 miles (+573)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 82,099 miles
- Test number
- 669286465127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass81,526 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 81,526 miles
- Test number
- 958500503274
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail81,526 miles (+252)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,526 miles
- Test number
- 549770703202
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass81,274 miles (+299)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 81,274 miles
- Test number
- 297302002207
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass80,975 miles (+7,288)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 80,975 miles
- Test number
- 637780531187
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass73,687 miles (+9,748)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 73,687 miles
- Test number
- 313093710164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,939 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 63,939 miles
- Test number
- 982341819153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,912 miles (+6,345)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,912 miles
- Test number
- 550906699094
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,567 miles (+8,279)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 57,567 miles
- Test number
- 143302398425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,288 miles (+7,042)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 49,288 miles
- Test number
- 390626397023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass42,246 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 42,246 miles
- Test number
- 303954296074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T126 OVG
- Does T126 OVG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T126 OVG expired on 16 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T126 OVG?
- The MOT on T126 OVG expired on 16 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T126 OVG done?
- T126 OVG was recorded at 83,379 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2025, an average of 2,142 miles a year.
- Has T126 OVG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T126 OVG has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2018.
- Has the mileage on T126 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 T126 OVG find?
- T126 OVG passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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