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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

T40 DCCMOT history

T40 DCC is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 56,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
56,411 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 DCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 DCC was last recorded at 56,411 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,354 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,057 miles
Average per year
1,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,411 miles
  • 2025 – 55,354 miles
  • 2024 – 55,048 miles
  • 2023 – 54,207 miles
  • 2022 – 53,379 miles
  • 2021 – 52,993 miles
  • 2020 – 52,682 miles
  • 2019 – 51,987 miles
  • 2018 – 50,813 miles
  • 2016 – 48,594 miles
  • 2015 – 46,904 miles
  • 2014 – 45,196 miles
  • 2012 – 42,328 miles
  • 2011 – 40,337 miles
  • 2010 – 38,325 miles
  • 2009 – 34,132 miles
  • 2008 – 29,055 miles
  • 2007 – 23,493 miles
  • 2006 – 18,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,411 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,411 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    56,411 miles
    Test number
    394903684808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,354 miles (+306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    55,354 miles
    Test number
    296227388344
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres cracking. replacement recommended.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass55,048 miles (+841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    55,048 miles
    Test number
    635864239589
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking

  4. Pass54,207 miles (+828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    54,207 miles
    Test number
    290566294643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

  5. Pass53,379 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    53,379 miles
    Test number
    162446898202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,993 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    52,993 miles
    Test number
    222001957196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,682 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    52,682 miles
    Test number
    191329429231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,987 miles (+1,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,987 miles
    Test number
    521428473848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass50,813 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,813 miles
    Test number
    292611244540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of all car components.

  10. Fail50,813 miles (+2,219)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,813 miles
    Test number
    887638051983
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of all car components.

  11. Pass48,594 miles (+1,690)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,594 miles
    Test number
    857161497880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass46,904 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,904 miles
    Test number
    285476395140
    • NoteAdvise slight freeplay felt at steering wheel
    • NoteAdvise slight play felt at both front hubs

  13. Fail46,904 miles (+1,708)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,904 miles
    Test number
    965086795191
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAdvise slight freeplay felt at steering wheel
    • NoteAdvise slight play felt at both front hubs

  14. Pass45,196 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,196 miles
    Test number
    559959194127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,328 miles (+1,991)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,328 miles
    Test number
    699001092228
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber wet

  16. Pass40,337 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,337 miles
    Test number
    546777961277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,325 miles (+4,193)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,325 miles
    Test number
    350368060250
    • NoteFront numberplate cracked
    • NoteNearside and offside front brake discs worn - STRONG ADVICE

  18. Pass34,132 miles (+5,077)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,132 miles
    Test number
    353695269240
    • NoteNearside and offside front brake discs scored
    • NoteWiper smeary

  19. Pass29,055 miles (+5,562)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,055 miles
    Test number
    680926568277
    • NoteNearside and offside front brake discs slightly scored
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  20. Pass23,493 miles (+5,018)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    23,493 miles
    Test number
    940573827236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,475 miles
    Test number
    362733426264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 DCC

Does T40 DCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 DCC is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 DCC?
The MOT on T40 DCC is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 DCC done?
T40 DCC was recorded at 56,411 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 1,919 miles a year.
Has T40 DCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 DCC has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on T40 DCC 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 T40 DCC find?
T40 DCC passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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