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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

T12 WOSMOT history

T12 WOS is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 31,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
31,519 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 WOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 WOS was last recorded at 31,519 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Feb 2016: 27,093 miles, lower than 277,093 miles on 11 Feb 2016.

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
31,024 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
495 miles
Average per year
868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,519 miles
  • 2025 – 31,024 miles
  • 2024 – 30,603 miles
  • 2023 – 30,435 miles
  • 2022 – 30,265 miles
  • 2021 – 29,920 miles
  • 2020 – 29,235 miles
  • 2019 – 28,938 miles
  • 2018 – 28,653 miles
  • 2017 – 27,889 miles
  • 2016 – 27,131 miles
  • 2015 – 26,479 miles
  • 2014 – 25,425 miles
  • 2013 – 24,396 miles
  • 2012 – 23,137 miles
  • 2011 – 20,770 miles
  • 2010 – 19,934 miles
  • 2009 – 18,330 miles
  • 2008 – 17,446 miles
  • 2007 – 15,670 miles
  • 2006 – 13,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,519 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,519 miles (+495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    31,519 miles
    Test number
    799679904163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass31,024 miles (+421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    31,024 miles
    Test number
    271588215588
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass30,603 miles (+168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    30,603 miles
    Test number
    450099327861
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass30,435 miles (+170)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    30,435 miles
    Test number
    365693828314
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass30,265 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    30,265 miles
    Test number
    538539508264
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • 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))

  6. Fail30,265 miles (+345)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,265 miles
    Test number
    842146670688
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • 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))

  7. Pass29,920 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    29,920 miles
    Test number
    250778857656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail29,917 miles (+682)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,917 miles
    Test number
    327625725179
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass29,235 miles (+297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    29,235 miles
    Test number
    256073640751
    • AdvisoryFront Temporary registration plate fitted for mot
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass28,938 miles (+285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    28,938 miles
    Test number
    172045866807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass28,653 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    28,653 miles
    Test number
    456282953871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    27,889 miles
    Test number
    199523958405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail27,889 miles (+758)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,889 miles
    Test number
    897119882173
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass27,131 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    27,131 miles
    Test number
    560085166405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,093 miles (-250,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    27,093 miles
    Test number
    876828233841
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Fail277,093 miles (+250,614)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,093 miles
    Test number
    800615835547
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Fail26,479 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,479 miles
    Test number
    149358025061
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass26,479 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    26,479 miles
    Test number
    246418925034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,425 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    25,425 miles
    Test number
    237306444098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,396 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    24,396 miles
    Test number
    319420603167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,390 miles (+1,253)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,390 miles
    Test number
    865735593094
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  22. Pass23,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    23,137 miles
    Test number
    266688922029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,137 miles (+2,367)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,137 miles
    Test number
    799668122079
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass20,770 miles (+836)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    20,770 miles
    Test number
    346449641061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,934 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    19,934 miles
    Test number
    950489040027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail19,929 miles (+1,599)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,929 miles
    Test number
    972227740059
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass18,330 miles (+884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    18,330 miles
    Test number
    252795149013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass17,446 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,446 miles
    Test number
    351410718024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,670 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,670 miles
    Test number
    353762737058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass13,569 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    13,569 miles
    Test number
    241695826083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T12 WOS

Does T12 WOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 WOS is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 WOS?
The MOT on T12 WOS is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 WOS done?
T12 WOS was recorded at 31,519 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 868 miles a year.
Has T12 WOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 WOS has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T12 WOS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T12 WOS find?
T12 WOS passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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