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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T18 TEWMOT history

T18 TEW is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 104,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
104,783 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 TEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 TEW was last recorded at 104,783 miles on 12 May 2026, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,701 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
1,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,783 miles
  • 2025 – 104,701 miles
  • 2024 – 104,484 miles
  • 2023 – 103,240 miles
  • 2022 – 102,662 miles
  • 2018 – 102,623 miles
  • 2017 – 102,586 miles
  • 2016 – 98,333 miles
  • 2015 – 95,175 miles
  • 2014 – 92,219 miles
  • 2013 – 89,752 miles
  • 2012 – 87,374 miles
  • 2011 – 84,099 miles
  • 2010 – 82,381 miles
  • 2009 – 81,058 miles
  • 2008 – 77,674 miles
  • 2007 – 73,490 miles
  • 2006 – 71,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,783 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,783 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    104,783 miles
    Test number
    879046395014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,701 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,701 miles
    Test number
    192742928097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,484 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    104,484 miles
    Test number
    271469808533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,474 miles (+1,234)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,474 miles
    Test number
    821908616546
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass103,240 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    103,240 miles
    Test number
    300514986754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,662 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    102,662 miles
    Test number
    641627541565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,623 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,623 miles
    Test number
    476029139847
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Fail102,623 miles (+37)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,623 miles
    Test number
    813050405389
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive read 0.64. needs to be under 0.20 (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass102,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    102,586 miles
    Test number
    266704107737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,586 miles (+4,253)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,586 miles
    Test number
    751492509424
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  11. Pass98,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,333 miles
    Test number
    100729548149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,333 miles (+3,158)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,333 miles
    Test number
    401748110125
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass95,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,175 miles
    Test number
    148992615180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,175 miles (+2,956)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,175 miles
    Test number
    116989895479
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass92,219 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,219 miles
    Test number
    796552914198
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail92,218 miles (+2,466)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,218 miles
    Test number
    935794604142
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass89,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,752 miles
    Test number
    406225203187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,752 miles (+2,378)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,752 miles
    Test number
    437889693076
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass87,374 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,374 miles
    Test number
    526394602168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Fail87,373 miles (+3,274)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,373 miles
    Test number
    208123602170
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • 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 Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

  21. Pass84,099 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    84,099 miles
    Test number
    799476391025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,381 miles (+1,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    82,381 miles
    Test number
    243124300489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass81,058 miles (+3,384)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,058 miles
    Test number
    240849199080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,674 miles (+4,184)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    77,674 miles
    Test number
    713916308129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,490 miles (+1,548)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    73,490 miles
    Test number
    641163177066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass71,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    71,942 miles
    Test number
    690377866118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail71,942 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,942 miles
    Test number
    442887256143
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Questions about T18 TEW

Does T18 TEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 TEW is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 TEW?
The MOT on T18 TEW is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 TEW done?
T18 TEW was recorded at 104,783 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 1,648 miles a year.
Has T18 TEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 TEW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T18 TEW 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 T18 TEW find?
T18 TEW passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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