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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T531 AERMOT history

T531 AER is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 87,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2026
Mileage
87,245 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T531 AER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T531 AER was last recorded at 87,245 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,225 miles · 18 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
3,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,245 miles
  • 2024 – 87,225 miles
  • 2023 – 87,223 miles
  • 2021 – 85,714 miles
  • 2020 – 82,129 miles
  • 2019 – 77,597 miles
  • 2018 – 73,805 miles
  • 2017 – 70,237 miles
  • 2016 – 65,871 miles
  • 2015 – 61,858 miles
  • 2014 – 58,623 miles
  • 2013 – 53,973 miles
  • 2012 – 51,951 miles
  • 2011 – 49,412 miles
  • 2010 – 46,512 miles
  • 2009 – 42,176 miles
  • 2008 – 37,978 miles
  • 2007 – 32,259 miles
  • 2006 – 27,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,245 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,245 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,245 miles
    Test number
    691498567379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    87,225 miles
    Test number
    350733810039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail87,225 miles (+2)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,225 miles
    Test number
    322002884287
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass87,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,223 miles
    Test number
    385040972840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail87,223 miles (+1,509)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,223 miles
    Test number
    589318496788
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass85,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,714 miles
    Test number
    969696977398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,701 miles (+53)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,701 miles
    Test number
    464797555714
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  8. Fail85,648 miles (+3,519)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,648 miles
    Test number
    313920935751
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass82,129 miles (+4,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,129 miles
    Test number
    699020769198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass77,597 miles (+3,792)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,597 miles
    Test number
    758643152117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,805 miles (+3,568)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,805 miles
    Test number
    608778362498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,237 miles (+4,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,237 miles
    Test number
    638340498245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres age cracked

  13. Pass65,871 miles (+4,013)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,871 miles
    Test number
    351824827378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,858 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    61,858 miles
    Test number
    466322324226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has various small cuts in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Fail61,858 miles (+3,235)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,858 miles
    Test number
    846128208894
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has various small cuts in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass58,623 miles (+1,313)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,623 miles
    Test number
    827931204327
    • NoteBoth headlamps going rusty

  17. Pass57,310 miles (+3,337)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,310 miles
    Test number
    328085254146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,973 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,973 miles
    Test number
    889743463170
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe mesh adrift

  19. Fail53,973 miles (+2,022)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,973 miles
    Test number
    227660653191
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe mesh adrift

  20. Pass51,951 miles (+2,539)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,951 miles
    Test number
    667975762199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,412 miles (+2,900)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,412 miles
    Test number
    629174751143
    • NoteHead lamp deflectors deteriorating

  22. Pass46,512 miles (+4,336)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,512 miles
    Test number
    282692760419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,176 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,176 miles
    Test number
    373783669178
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail42,129 miles (+4,151)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,129 miles
    Test number
    324771569156
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass37,978 miles (+5,719)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,978 miles
    Test number
    773369648171
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  26. Pass32,259 miles (+4,861)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,259 miles
    Test number
    121795657164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,398 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,398 miles
    Test number
    331974466140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail27,321 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,321 miles
    Test number
    791481456164
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T531 AER

Does T531 AER currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T531 AER expired on 17 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T531 AER?
The MOT on T531 AER expired on 17 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T531 AER done?
T531 AER was recorded at 87,245 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 3,178 miles a year.
Has T531 AER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T531 AER has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T531 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 T531 AER find?
T531 AER passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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