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Lotus Elise 111S

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

T3 BYMMOT history

T3 BYM is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise 111S first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 61,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
61,866 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 BYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise 111S
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 BYM was last recorded at 61,866 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,761 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
105 miles
Average per year
516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,866 miles
  • 2025 – 61,761 miles
  • 2024 – 61,737 miles
  • 2023 – 61,718 miles
  • 2022 – 61,596 miles
  • 2021 – 61,470 miles
  • 2020 – 61,235 miles
  • 2018 – 61,174 miles
  • 2017 – 60,886 miles
  • 2016 – 60,435 miles
  • 2015 – 59,917 miles
  • 2014 – 59,116 miles
  • 2013 – 58,260 miles
  • 2012 – 57,448 miles
  • 2011 – 56,839 miles
  • 2010 – 56,192 miles
  • 2009 – 55,500 miles
  • 2008 – 54,104 miles
  • 2007 – 53,001 miles
  • 2006 – 51,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,866 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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,866 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    61,866 miles
    Test number
    238788725051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,761 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    61,761 miles
    Test number
    607332617887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,737 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,737 miles
    Test number
    129671944355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,718 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,718 miles
    Test number
    270854728243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,596 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,596 miles
    Test number
    181595051054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,470 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,470 miles
    Test number
    327586690099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,416 miles (+181)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,416 miles
    Test number
    936986850776
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass61,235 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,235 miles
    Test number
    846394649728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass61,174 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,174 miles
    Test number
    379993792941
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail61,173 miles (+287)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,173 miles
    Test number
    893111858851
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass60,886 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,886 miles
    Test number
    739359129914
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail60,874 miles (+439)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,874 miles
    Test number
    235716234667
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass60,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,435 miles
    Test number
    948773815732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,435 miles (+518)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,435 miles
    Test number
    645417289668
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass59,917 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,917 miles
    Test number
    636417315211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,116 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,116 miles
    Test number
    825529794104
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering rack

  17. Fail59,116 miles (+856)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,116 miles
    Test number
    169108194133
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering rack

  18. Pass58,260 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,260 miles
    Test number
    908887593139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,448 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,448 miles
    Test number
    949505782106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,839 miles (+647)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,839 miles
    Test number
    697359671199
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass56,192 miles (+692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    56,192 miles
    Test number
    533777680178
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass55,500 miles (+1,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,500 miles
    Test number
    333428689110
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  23. Pass54,104 miles (+8)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,104 miles
    Test number
    974084288141
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearings a little noisy.

  24. Fail54,096 miles (+1,095)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,096 miles
    Test number
    253912288404
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearings a little noisy.

  25. Pass53,001 miles (+1,249)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,001 miles
    Test number
    584986377160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteNearside steering rack slight movement

  26. Pass51,752 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,752 miles
    Test number
    881836286161
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Fail51,734 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,734 miles
    Test number
    372092886177
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about T3 BYM

Does T3 BYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 BYM is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 BYM?
The MOT on T3 BYM is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 BYM done?
T3 BYM was recorded at 61,866 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 516 miles a year.
Has T3 BYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 BYM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T3 BYM 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 T3 BYM find?
T3 BYM passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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