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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T165 JVXMOT history

T165 JVX is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 67,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
67,307 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T165 JVX
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
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T165 JVX was last recorded at 67,307 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,050 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
257 miles
Average per year
630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,307 miles
  • 2025 – 67,050 miles
  • 2024 – 67,015 miles
  • 2023 – 66,719 miles
  • 2022 – 66,425 miles
  • 2021 – 66,252 miles
  • 2020 – 65,944 miles
  • 2019 – 65,856 miles
  • 2018 – 65,551 miles
  • 2017 – 65,465 miles
  • 2016 – 65,449 miles
  • 2015 – 65,449 miles
  • 2014 – 65,236 miles
  • 2013 – 64,782 miles
  • 2012 – 64,394 miles
  • 2011 – 63,007 miles
  • 2010 – 61,928 miles
  • 2009 – 61,243 miles
  • 2008 – 59,438 miles
  • 2007 – 57,139 miles
  • 2006 – 54,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,307 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,307 miles (+257)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    67,307 miles
    Test number
    299494755895
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass67,050 miles (+35)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,050 miles
    Test number
    246636097146
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine possibly oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,015 miles (+296)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,015 miles
    Test number
    316246492207
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass66,719 miles (+294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,719 miles
    Test number
    146043657121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass66,425 miles (+173)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,425 miles
    Test number
    599436711331
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass66,252 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,252 miles
    Test number
    296451491713
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail66,252 miles (+308)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,252 miles
    Test number
    588094093248
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,944 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,944 miles
    Test number
    465426200892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,856 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,856 miles
    Test number
    864947705189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,551 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,551 miles
    Test number
    234808277094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,465 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,465 miles
    Test number
    627632883403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,449 miles
    Test number
    905892513383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,449 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,449 miles
    Test number
    234299502118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,236 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,236 miles
    Test number
    206203324231
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass65,236 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,236 miles
    Test number
    606033324292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,782 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,782 miles
    Test number
    397254323286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,394 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,394 miles
    Test number
    258949822212
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

  18. Fail64,394 miles (+1,387)6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,394 miles
    Test number
    576379812240
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

  19. Pass63,007 miles (+1,079)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    63,007 miles
    Test number
    977442621277
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front castor/camber shim not fitted correctly
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  20. Pass61,928 miles (+685)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,928 miles
    Test number
    904942310257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly deteriorated

  21. Pass61,243 miles (+1,805)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,243 miles
    Test number
    121661639212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass59,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,438 miles
    Test number
    783979828258
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Fail59,438 miles (+2,299)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,438 miles
    Test number
    491488628235
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass57,139 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,139 miles
    Test number
    914004187196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,659 miles
    Test number
    501871796187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T165 JVX

Does T165 JVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T165 JVX is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T165 JVX?
The MOT on T165 JVX is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T165 JVX done?
T165 JVX was recorded at 67,307 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 630 miles a year.
Has T165 JVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T165 JVX has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T165 JVX 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 T165 JVX find?
T165 JVX passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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