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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T440 BSSMOT history

T440 BSS is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 44,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
44,789 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T440 BSS
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
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T440 BSS was last recorded at 44,789 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,347 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
442 miles
Average per year
1,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,789 miles
  • 2024 – 44,347 miles
  • 2023 – 43,749 miles
  • 2022 – 43,155 miles
  • 2021 – 41,924 miles
  • 2020 – 40,952 miles
  • 2019 – 39,886 miles
  • 2018 – 38,752 miles
  • 2017 – 37,883 miles
  • 2016 – 35,868 miles
  • 2015 – 34,144 miles
  • 2014 – 31,605 miles
  • 2013 – 29,737 miles
  • 2012 – 29,057 miles
  • 2007 – 26,772 miles
  • 2006 – 23,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,789 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    44,789 miles
    Test number
    279495553661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail44,789 miles (+442)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,789 miles
    Test number
    585825084676
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass44,347 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    44,347 miles
    Test number
    108467068930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,749 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    43,749 miles
    Test number
    557473367643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail43,743 miles (+588)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,743 miles
    Test number
    746367280649
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass43,155 miles (+1,231)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    43,155 miles
    Test number
    666796060699
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass41,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    41,924 miles
    Test number
    898763427624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail41,924 miles (+972)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,924 miles
    Test number
    724070871455
    • MajorEmissions not tested vehicle over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass40,952 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,952 miles
    Test number
    113909258640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,886 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,886 miles
    Test number
    953334562101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,752 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,752 miles
    Test number
    512935226117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,883 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,883 miles
    Test number
    924593134277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    37,789 miles
    Test number
    229606951796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,788 miles (+1,920)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,788 miles
    Test number
    894944120605
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass35,868 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    35,868 miles
    Test number
    587704282498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,144 miles (+2,539)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,144 miles
    Test number
    487785985041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,605 miles (+1,868)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,605 miles
    Test number
    539669024109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,737 miles (+680)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,737 miles
    Test number
    867501453100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,057 miles (+2,285)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,057 miles
    Test number
    807954782136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,772 miles (+1,341)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,772 miles
    Test number
    380018887278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,431 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,431 miles
    Test number
    252685187084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,029 miles
    Test number
    490122286004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T440 BSS

Does T440 BSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T440 BSS is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T440 BSS?
The MOT on T440 BSS is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T440 BSS done?
T440 BSS was recorded at 44,789 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 1,106 miles a year.
Has T440 BSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T440 BSS has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T440 BSS 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 T440 BSS find?
T440 BSS passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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