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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T46 BAVMOT history

T46 BAV is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 24 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 16,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
16,783 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T46 BAV
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
24 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T46 BAV was last recorded at 16,783 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,778 miles · 31 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 16,783 miles
  • 2021 – 16,778 miles
  • 2017 – 16,758 miles
  • 2016 – 16,740 miles
  • 2013 – 15,067 miles
  • 2012 – 8,825 miles
  • 2010 – 7,541 miles
  • 2009 – 7,465 miles
  • 2007 – 6,940 miles
  • 2006 – 6,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,783 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,783 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    16,783 miles
    Test number
    305161858814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass16,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    16,778 miles
    Test number
    671877675673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail16,777 miles (+19)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,777 miles
    Test number
    467983875986
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass16,758 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    16,758 miles
    Test number
    401024356403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass16,740 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    16,740 miles
    Test number
    536706465136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass15,067 miles (+6,242)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    15,067 miles
    Test number
    336459763147
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads low.some rust on brake discs.
    • NoteUnable to check various brake,steering,and suspension components due to these being covered up by a shield cover.slight play on both front wheels.slight play on both front anti roll bar links.

  7. Pass8,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    8,825 miles
    Test number
    765379932188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail8,825 miles (+1,284)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,825 miles
    Test number
    279629932416
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  9. Fail7,541 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,541 miles
    Test number
    172029840320
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  10. Pass7,541 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    7,541 miles
    Test number
    664889340378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass7,465 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    7,465 miles
    Test number
    700156659197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass6,940 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    6,940 miles
    Test number
    702430877167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass6,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    6,001 miles
    Test number
    730135896040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T46 BAV

Does T46 BAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T46 BAV expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T46 BAV?
The MOT on T46 BAV expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T46 BAV done?
T46 BAV was recorded at 16,783 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 566 miles a year.
Has T46 BAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T46 BAV has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T46 BAV 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 T46 BAV find?
T46 BAV passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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