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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T539 VJNMOT history

T539 VJN is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 55,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
55,383 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T539 VJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T539 VJN was last recorded at 55,383 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,207 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
176 miles
Average per year
1,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,383 miles
  • 2024 – 55,207 miles
  • 2023 – 55,064 miles
  • 2022 – 55,003 miles
  • 2021 – 54,908 miles
  • 2020 – 54,737 miles
  • 2019 – 54,545 miles
  • 2017 – 54,277 miles
  • 2016 – 53,950 miles
  • 2015 – 53,510 miles
  • 2014 – 52,694 miles
  • 2013 – 50,509 miles
  • 2012 – 48,982 miles
  • 2011 – 46,729 miles
  • 2010 – 42,724 miles
  • 2009 – 35,917 miles
  • 2008 – 30,261 miles
  • 2007 – 26,939 miles
  • 2006 – 23,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,383 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,383 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    55,383 miles
    Test number
    532072058404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,207 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    55,207 miles
    Test number
    419062627148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail55,190 miles (+126)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,190 miles
    Test number
    704631642623
    • 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass55,064 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    55,064 miles
    Test number
    262295511016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,003 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    55,003 miles
    Test number
    934994812445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,908 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    54,908 miles
    Test number
    955128525062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,737 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,737 miles
    Test number
    441894103934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,545 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    54,545 miles
    Test number
    158858210725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,277 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,277 miles
    Test number
    361110021629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,950 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,950 miles
    Test number
    303662172754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,510 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,510 miles
    Test number
    399546785053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,694 miles (+2,185)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,694 miles
    Test number
    826228594015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,509 miles (+1,527)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,509 miles
    Test number
    977919673073
    • NoteWiper rubber split.
  14. Pass48,982 miles (+2,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,982 miles
    Test number
    165824792428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass46,729 miles (+4,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,729 miles
    Test number
    115038871479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass42,724 miles (+6,807)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,724 miles
    Test number
    251332470014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,917 miles (+5,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,917 miles
    Test number
    492551779036
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass30,261 miles (+3,322)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,261 miles
    Test number
    634513168041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,939 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,939 miles
    Test number
    283106377087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    23,261 miles
    Test number
    773326846097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T539 VJN

Does T539 VJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T539 VJN expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T539 VJN?
The MOT on T539 VJN expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T539 VJN done?
T539 VJN was recorded at 55,383 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 1,642 miles a year.
Has T539 VJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T539 VJN has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T539 VJN 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 T539 VJN find?
T539 VJN passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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