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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T463 OAYMOT history

T463 OAY is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 49,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2025
Mileage
49,305 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T463 OAY
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T463 OAY was last recorded at 49,305 miles on 25 Nov 2024, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,204 miles · 10 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
1,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 49,305 miles
  • 2023 – 49,204 miles
  • 2022 – 48,930 miles
  • 2021 – 48,782 miles
  • 2020 – 48,311 miles
  • 2019 – 48,129 miles
  • 2018 – 47,415 miles
  • 2017 – 46,901 miles
  • 2016 – 45,459 miles
  • 2015 – 42,474 miles
  • 2014 – 38,094 miles
  • 2013 – 33,664 miles
  • 2012 – 32,708 miles
  • 2008 – 30,273 miles
  • 2006 – 25,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,305 miles
  • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted

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.

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,305 miles (+101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    49,305 miles
    Test number
    352703440282
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted
  2. Pass49,204 miles (+274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,204 miles
    Test number
    401532026577
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components
  3. Pass48,930 miles (+148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,930 miles
    Test number
    931171980689
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components
  4. Pass48,782 miles (+471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,782 miles
    Test number
    421254588892
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components
  5. Pass48,311 miles (+182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    48,311 miles
    Test number
    883590590810
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components
  6. Pass48,129 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    48,129 miles
    Test number
    219435565754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,415 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,415 miles
    Test number
    506262873630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail47,348 miles (+447)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,348 miles
    Test number
    919666691720
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryComplete under tray fitted under vehicle
  9. Pass46,901 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,901 miles
    Test number
    361060841836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,459 miles
    Test number
    470580946647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,459 miles (+374)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,459 miles
    Test number
    435534226013
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  12. Pass45,085 miles (+2,611)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,085 miles
    Test number
    252329979855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,474 miles (+4,380)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,474 miles
    Test number
    439136825076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,094 miles (+4,430)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,094 miles
    Test number
    746254124081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,664 miles (+956)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,664 miles
    Test number
    589275123062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass32,708 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,708 miles
    Test number
    657752302168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,273 miles
    Test number
    114024068013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  18. Fail30,273 miles (+5,207)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,273 miles
    Test number
    310324668016
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  19. Pass25,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,066 miles
    Test number
    632102536138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T463 OAY

Does T463 OAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T463 OAY expired on 24 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T463 OAY?
The MOT on T463 OAY expired on 24 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T463 OAY done?
T463 OAY was recorded at 49,305 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2024, an average of 1,307 miles a year.
Has T463 OAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T463 OAY has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T463 OAY 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 T463 OAY find?
T463 OAY passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: undertrays and engine covers fitted.

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