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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T537 AERMOT history

T537 AER is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 39,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
39,069 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T537 AER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T537 AER was last recorded at 39,069 miles on 22 May 2026, 869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,200 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
869 miles
Average per year
1,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,069 miles
  • 2025 – 38,200 miles
  • 2024 – 37,198 miles
  • 2022 – 37,108 miles
  • 2020 – 36,979 miles
  • 2019 – 36,869 miles
  • 2018 – 36,622 miles
  • 2017 – 35,658 miles
  • 2015 – 33,981 miles
  • 2014 – 30,442 miles
  • 2013 – 29,332 miles
  • 2012 – 27,814 miles
  • 2011 – 20,980 miles
  • 2010 – 19,368 miles
  • 2009 – 19,144 miles
  • 2008 – 18,895 miles
  • 2007 – 18,677 miles
  • 2006 – 17,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,069 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.

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass39,069 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    39,069 miles
    Test number
    403220205224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,200 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    38,200 miles
    Test number
    907467592865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail38,184 miles (+986)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,184 miles
    Test number
    540992105212
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  4. Pass37,198 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    37,198 miles
    Test number
    187372564689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,108 miles (+129)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    37,108 miles
    Test number
    673113444764
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass36,979 miles (+110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    36,979 miles
    Test number
    516301048246
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside and offside.front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass36,869 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,869 miles
    Test number
    997090429315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,622 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    36,622 miles
    Test number
    525296334030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,658 miles
    Test number
    418114090651
    • AdvisoryCoil spring worn all four corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail35,658 miles (+1,677)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,658 miles
    Test number
    475904409730
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring worn all four corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass33,981 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    33,981 miles
    Test number
    781165449256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail30,442 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,442 miles
    Test number
    226650814200
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear hub sounds noisy when wheel spun by hand (bearing/brakes?)

  13. Pass30,442 miles (+1,110)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    30,442 miles
    Test number
    488040514253
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear hub sounds noisy when wheel spun by hand (bearing/brakes?)

  14. Pass29,332 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    29,332 miles
    Test number
    949266503262
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail29,332 miles (+1,518)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,332 miles
    Test number
    337976003217
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail27,814 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,814 miles
    Test number
    557292012254
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass27,814 miles (+6,834)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,814 miles
    Test number
    659922012219
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass20,980 miles (+1,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    20,980 miles
    Test number
    625587801255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass19,368 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    19,368 miles
    Test number
    322648100215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,144 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,144 miles
    Test number
    471170299037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,895 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,895 miles
    Test number
    863009978008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,677 miles (+66)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,677 miles
    Test number
    960840297010
    • NoteFuel cap sealing but broken.
    • NoteN/S/F lower ball jointgaiter split.

  23. Fail18,611 miles (+640)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,611 miles
    Test number
    132049177059
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteSurface rust on rear discs
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  24. Pass17,971 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,971 miles
    Test number
    901331186057
    • NoteSteering joint dust cover split/missing

Questions about T537 AER

Does T537 AER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T537 AER is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T537 AER?
The MOT on T537 AER is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T537 AER done?
T537 AER was recorded at 39,069 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 1,046 miles a year.
Has T537 AER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T537 AER has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T537 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 T537 AER find?
T537 AER passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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