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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T543 OAHMOT history

T543 OAH is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 3 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 43,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
43,527 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T543 OAH
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
3 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T543 OAH was last recorded at 43,527 miles on 22 May 2026, 544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,983 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
544 miles
Average per year
1,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,527 miles
  • 2025 – 42,983 miles
  • 2024 – 42,454 miles
  • 2023 – 42,069 miles
  • 2022 – 40,760 miles
  • 2020 – 39,765 miles
  • 2019 – 38,997 miles
  • 2018 – 38,319 miles
  • 2017 – 36,571 miles
  • 2015 – 34,689 miles
  • 2014 – 33,745 miles
  • 2013 – 33,009 miles
  • 2012 – 30,585 miles
  • 2011 – 29,501 miles
  • 2010 – 27,689 miles
  • 2009 – 24,209 miles
  • 2008 – 21,996 miles
  • 2007 – 19,475 miles
  • 2006 – 15,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,527 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,527 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    43,527 miles
    Test number
    927283954414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,983 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    42,983 miles
    Test number
    924550679575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,454 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    42,454 miles
    Test number
    977083102373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,069 miles (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    42,069 miles
    Test number
    426087961832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,760 miles (+995)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    40,760 miles
    Test number
    641422400812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,765 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,765 miles
    Test number
    250249071521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,997 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,997 miles
    Test number
    445203535393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,319 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,319 miles
    Test number
    406118387309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,571 miles (+1,882)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,571 miles
    Test number
    732777278680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,689 miles (+944)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,689 miles
    Test number
    796705415138
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass33,745 miles (+736)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,745 miles
    Test number
    785717704110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass33,009 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,009 miles
    Test number
    947832113109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,585 miles (+1,084)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,585 miles
    Test number
    219842312167
    • NoteNear side rear tie rod end has slight play in ball joint
  14. Pass29,501 miles (+1,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,501 miles
    Test number
    165997711107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass27,689 miles (+3,480)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,689 miles
    Test number
    263118020119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,209 miles (+2,213)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,209 miles
    Test number
    254795389024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,996 miles
    Test number
    110572408143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,996 miles (+2,521)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,996 miles
    Test number
    732792808167
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  19. Pass19,475 miles (+3,995)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,475 miles
    Test number
    993360467047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,480 miles
    Test number
    791672466075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T543 OAH

Does T543 OAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T543 OAH is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T543 OAH?
The MOT on T543 OAH is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T543 OAH done?
T543 OAH was recorded at 43,527 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 1,387 miles a year.
Has T543 OAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T543 OAH has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2008.
Has the mileage on T543 OAH 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 T543 OAH find?
T543 OAH passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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