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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T166 JVXMOT history

T166 JVX is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 56,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2026
Mileage
56,254 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T166 JVX
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 14 May 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T166 JVX was last recorded at 56,254 miles on 15 May 2025, 978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,276 miles · 18 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
978 miles
Average per year
1,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,254 miles
  • 2023 – 55,276 miles
  • 2022 – 53,180 miles
  • 2021 – 51,423 miles
  • 2019 – 50,431 miles
  • 2018 – 50,319 miles
  • 2017 – 50,097 miles
  • 2016 – 49,802 miles
  • 2015 – 49,529 miles
  • 2014 – 49,374 miles
  • 2013 – 49,032 miles
  • 2012 – 48,387 miles
  • 2011 – 46,097 miles
  • 2009 – 42,293 miles
  • 2008 – 37,344 miles
  • 2007 – 33,142 miles
  • 2006 – 29,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,254 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.

  • Offside Front steering rack end has slight play, not resulting in excessive free play at the road wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front steering rack end has slight wear, not resulting in excessive free play at the road wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,254 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    56,254 miles
    Test number
    195216965222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,276 miles (+2,096)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,276 miles
    Test number
    715772059544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,180 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    53,180 miles
    Test number
    278846000302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,423 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    51,423 miles
    Test number
    590666913111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail51,407 miles (+976)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,407 miles
    Test number
    471575949546
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  6. Pass50,431 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,431 miles
    Test number
    778102438048
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail50,422 miles (+103)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,422 miles
    Test number
    362051052309
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass50,319 miles (+222)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,319 miles
    Test number
    797571955971
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack end has slight play, not resulting in excessive free play at the road wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack end has slight play, not resulting in excessive free play at the road wheel

  9. Pass50,097 miles (+109)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,097 miles
    Test number
    351153647722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack end has slight wear, not resulting in excessive free play at the road wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack end has slight play, not resulting in excessive free play at the road wheel

  10. Fail49,988 miles (+186)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,988 miles
    Test number
    614010200738
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack end has slight wear, not resulting in excessive free play at the road wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack end has slight play, not resulting in excessive free play at the road wheel

  11. Pass49,802 miles (+273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,802 miles
    Test number
    526002813490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass49,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,529 miles
    Test number
    379480075193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,523 miles (+149)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,523 miles
    Test number
    285670975490
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  14. Pass49,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,374 miles
    Test number
    615863964125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Fail49,374 miles (+342)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,374 miles
    Test number
    777153864107
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass49,032 miles (+645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,032 miles
    Test number
    155038163154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass48,387 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,387 miles
    Test number
    225902972420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail48,356 miles (+2,259)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,356 miles
    Test number
    389000272166
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass46,097 miles (+3,804)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,097 miles
    Test number
    967884471196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

  20. Pass42,293 miles (+4,949)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,293 miles
    Test number
    704702869007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,344 miles (+4,202)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,344 miles
    Test number
    501585168016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,142 miles (+3,846)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,142 miles
    Test number
    534334557041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,296 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,296 miles
    Test number
    731588346034
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass29,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,296 miles
    Test number
    770398046046
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T166 JVX

Does T166 JVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T166 JVX expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T166 JVX?
The MOT on T166 JVX expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T166 JVX done?
T166 JVX was recorded at 56,254 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 1,401 miles a year.
Has T166 JVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T166 JVX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2021.
Has the mileage on T166 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 T166 JVX find?
T166 JVX passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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