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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T195 MLDMOT history

T195 MLD is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 41,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
41,895 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T195 MLD
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
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T195 MLD was last recorded at 41,895 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,990 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
905 miles
Average per year
1,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,895 miles
  • 2025 – 40,990 miles
  • 2023 – 39,149 miles
  • 2021 – 33,469 miles
  • 2020 – 31,799 miles
  • 2019 – 29,512 miles
  • 2017 – 29,087 miles
  • 2016 – 28,149 miles
  • 2015 – 25,838 miles
  • 2012 – 25,730 miles
  • 2011 – 24,658 miles
  • 2010 – 23,027 miles
  • 2009 – 22,032 miles
  • 2008 – 20,860 miles
  • 2007 – 19,618 miles
  • 2006 – 16,021 miles
  • 2005 – 13,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,895 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,895 miles (+905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    41,895 miles
    Test number
    940491639827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass40,990 miles (+1,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    40,990 miles
    Test number
    600987517746
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass39,149 miles (+2,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    39,149 miles
    Test number
    985043158632
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass37,118 miles (+3,649)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    37,118 miles
    Test number
    946030946380
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass33,469 miles (+1,670)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    33,469 miles
    Test number
    673371133277
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass31,799 miles (+2,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    31,799 miles
    Test number
    494770972245
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass29,512 miles (+425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    29,512 miles
    Test number
    617228448552
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass29,087 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    29,087 miles
    Test number
    349666307903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,149 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,149 miles
    Test number
    340475321737
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail28,127 miles (+2,289)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,127 miles
    Test number
    569929954352
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass25,838 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,838 miles
    Test number
    408319415186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,730 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,730 miles
    Test number
    309749442293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,658 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    24,658 miles
    Test number
    495777811256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail24,657 miles (+195)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,657 miles
    Test number
    218734111273
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Fail24,462 miles (+1,435)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,462 miles
    Test number
    259968401297
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass23,027 miles (+995)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    23,027 miles
    Test number
    152302070118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,032 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,032 miles
    Test number
    421926079152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,860 miles (+1,242)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,860 miles
    Test number
    850769978193
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills and underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

  19. Pass19,618 miles (+3,597)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,618 miles
    Test number
    392913577170
    • NoteRear brake pads slightly low
    • NoteUnable to test for many items owing to full underbody tray †O/S driving light facing skywards †Washers contain a thick solution that fails to wash the screen properly

  20. Pass16,021 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,021 miles
    Test number
    853139336199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    13,310 miles
    Test number
    454148465115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T195 MLD

Does T195 MLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T195 MLD is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T195 MLD?
The MOT on T195 MLD is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T195 MLD done?
T195 MLD was recorded at 41,895 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 1,384 miles a year.
Has T195 MLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T195 MLD has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on T195 MLD 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 T195 MLD find?
T195 MLD passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension rod ball joint has slight play; offside rear suspension rod ball joint has slight play.

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