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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T530 AERMOT history

T530 AER is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 76,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2026
Mileage
76,750 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T530 AER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2026
Latest MOT test
20 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T530 AER was last recorded at 76,750 miles on 20 May 2025, 354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,396 miles · 1 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
354 miles
Average per year
1,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,750 miles
  • 2023 – 76,396 miles
  • 2017 – 75,911 miles
  • 2016 – 75,869 miles
  • 2015 – 74,561 miles
  • 2013 – 71,411 miles
  • 2012 – 68,136 miles
  • 2011 – 64,462 miles
  • 2008 – 63,164 miles
  • 2007 – 53,425 miles
  • 2006 – 52,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,750 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass76,750 miles (+354)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    76,750 miles
    Test number
    321344972063
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass76,396 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,396 miles
    Test number
    157123881987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,911 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,911 miles
    Test number
    171760173195
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail75,869 miles (+1,308)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,869 miles
    Test number
    891268743620
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play evident in steering on both sides
    • AdvisoryWash wipe poor

  5. Pass74,561 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,561 miles
    Test number
    199776355123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  6. Fail74,560 miles (+3,149)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,560 miles
    Test number
    147905655174
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass71,411 miles (+3,275)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,411 miles
    Test number
    775989893081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,136 miles (+3,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    68,136 miles
    Test number
    576183592042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass64,462 miles (+1,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    64,462 miles
    Test number
    459984201037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail63,164 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,164 miles
    Test number
    350416578489
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass63,164 miles (+9,739)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,164 miles
    Test number
    610126178262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,425 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,425 miles
    Test number
    412602887240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,925 miles
    Test number
    501050776230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T530 AER

Does T530 AER currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T530 AER expired on 19 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T530 AER?
The MOT on T530 AER expired on 19 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T530 AER done?
T530 AER was recorded at 76,750 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2025, an average of 1,278 miles a year.
Has T530 AER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T530 AER has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on T530 AER 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 T530 AER find?
T530 AER passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear nail in tyre; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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