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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

T18 TUSMOT history

T18 TUS is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 7 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 27,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
27,055 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 TUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 TUS was last recorded at 27,055 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,055 miles · 8 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,055 miles
  • 2023 – 26,826 miles
  • 2021 – 26,591 miles
  • 2020 – 26,379 miles
  • 2019 – 26,305 miles
  • 2018 – 26,158 miles
  • 2017 – 25,495 miles
  • 2016 – 24,875 miles
  • 2015 – 23,319 miles
  • 2014 – 21,861 miles
  • 2013 – 19,690 miles
  • 2012 – 18,030 miles
  • 2011 – 15,115 miles
  • 2010 – 12,509 miles
  • 2009 – 9,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,055 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    27,055 miles
    Test number
    706700943831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Fail27,055 miles (+229)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,055 miles
    Test number
    463783145155
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass26,826 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    26,826 miles
    Test number
    758277199784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,591 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    26,591 miles
    Test number
    690746049603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,379 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    26,379 miles
    Test number
    622187067858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,305 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    26,305 miles
    Test number
    308183649518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,158 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    26,158 miles
    Test number
    435719679067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,495 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    25,495 miles
    Test number
    266072617311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,875 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    24,875 miles
    Test number
    849402883525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,319 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    23,319 miles
    Test number
    626906555105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,861 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    21,861 miles
    Test number
    365510154134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,690 miles (+1,660)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    19,690 miles
    Test number
    177550153136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,030 miles (+2,915)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,030 miles
    Test number
    366980362184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,115 miles (+2,606)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,115 miles
    Test number
    605159151153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,509 miles (+2,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    12,509 miles
    Test number
    523695250146
    • 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)
  16. Pass9,860 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    9,860 miles
    Test number
    314725959128
    • 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)

Questions about T18 TUS

Does T18 TUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 TUS is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 TUS?
The MOT on T18 TUS is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 TUS done?
T18 TUS was recorded at 27,055 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 1,010 miles a year.
Has T18 TUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 TUS has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 TUS 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 TUS find?
T18 TUS passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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