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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T538 AERMOT history

T538 AER is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
97,053 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T538 AER
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
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T538 AER was last recorded at 97,053 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 3,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,165 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,888 miles
Average per year
2,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,053 miles
  • 2025 – 93,165 miles
  • 2024 – 92,703 miles
  • 2019 – 92,580 miles
  • 2018 – 92,294 miles
  • 2017 – 91,721 miles
  • 2016 – 91,118 miles
  • 2015 – 90,390 miles
  • 2014 – 87,600 miles
  • 2013 – 84,523 miles
  • 2012 – 80,642 miles
  • 2011 – 77,249 miles
  • 2010 – 72,110 miles
  • 2009 – 62,787 miles
  • 2007 – 55,940 miles
  • 2006 – 44,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,053 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,053 miles (+3,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    97,053 miles
    Test number
    246692692749
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass93,165 miles (+462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    93,165 miles
    Test number
    458471781038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass92,703 miles (+123)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    92,703 miles
    Test number
    691288827643
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass92,580 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,580 miles
    Test number
    636566668817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,294 miles
    Test number
    760009249364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,294 miles (+573)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,294 miles
    Test number
    906327853218
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  7. Pass91,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,721 miles
    Test number
    941111107128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,721 miles (+603)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,721 miles
    Test number
    474054039415
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  9. Pass91,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,118 miles
    Test number
    543228850582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,118 miles (+728)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,118 miles
    Test number
    339781682924
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass90,390 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,390 miles
    Test number
    529871595018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,389 miles (+2,789)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,389 miles
    Test number
    145414285044
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass87,600 miles (+3,077)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,600 miles
    Test number
    778929574093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,523 miles (+3,881)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,523 miles
    Test number
    129024483418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail80,642 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,642 miles
    Test number
    585839972020
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass80,642 miles (+3,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,642 miles
    Test number
    758769872065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass77,249 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    77,249 miles
    Test number
    118509251442
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  18. Fail77,249 miles (+5,139)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,249 miles
    Test number
    965418041024
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  19. Pass72,110 miles (+9,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    72,110 miles
    Test number
    283351750086
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass62,787 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    62,787 miles
    Test number
    404541859068
    • NoteBoth front steering draglink ends showing signs of wear

  21. Fail62,787 miles (+6,847)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,787 miles
    Test number
    811035249083
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front steering draglink ends showing signs of wear

  22. Pass55,940 miles (+11,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,940 miles
    Test number
    730771627389
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,807 miles
    Test number
    141004526302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T538 AER

Does T538 AER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T538 AER is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T538 AER?
The MOT on T538 AER is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T538 AER done?
T538 AER was recorded at 97,053 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 2,670 miles a year.
Has T538 AER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T538 AER has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T538 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 T538 AER find?
T538 AER passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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