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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T594 BDVMOT history

T594 BDV is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 53,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
53,235 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T594 BDV
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
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T594 BDV was last recorded at 53,235 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,270 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
965 miles
Average per year
1,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,235 miles
  • 2025 – 52,270 miles
  • 2024 – 51,354 miles
  • 2023 – 50,549 miles
  • 2022 – 49,965 miles
  • 2021 – 49,013 miles
  • 2020 – 47,663 miles
  • 2019 – 46,693 miles
  • 2018 – 45,477 miles
  • 2017 – 44,383 miles
  • 2016 – 42,835 miles
  • 2015 – 41,804 miles
  • 2014 – 40,655 miles
  • 2013 – 39,819 miles
  • 2012 – 38,969 miles
  • 2011 – 37,530 miles
  • 2010 – 36,571 miles
  • 2009 – 35,501 miles
  • 2008 – 33,866 miles
  • 2007 – 31,544 miles
  • 2006 – 29,523 miles
  • 2005 – 28,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,235 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 brakehoses have corrosion on ferrules

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf metal brake pipe is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Osf shocker and Osr shockerhas light misting of oil on both of them

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres starting to crack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,235 miles (+965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    53,235 miles
    Test number
    620309639769
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass52,270 miles (+916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    52,270 miles
    Test number
    954681724688
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass51,354 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    51,354 miles
    Test number
    131231336755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,549 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    50,549 miles
    Test number
    453583907552
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 brakehoses have corrosion on ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf metal brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Osf shocker and Osr shockerhas light misting of oil on both of them (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail50,549 miles (+584)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,549 miles
    Test number
    512916565868
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Failed on 2nd idle (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 brakehoses have corrosion on ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf metal brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Osf shocker and Osr shockerhas light misting of oil on both of them (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass49,965 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    49,965 miles
    Test number
    518759739958
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipe hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top wishbone (front) bushes are cracked and have slight movement in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexi hose ferrules are corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are cracking in tread and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail49,965 miles (+952)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,965 miles
    Test number
    776585547655
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipe hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top wishbone (front) bushes are cracked and have slight movement in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexi hose ferrules are corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are cracking in tread and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass49,013 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    49,013 miles
    Test number
    342296127336
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail49,013 miles (+1,350)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,013 miles
    Test number
    150320762934
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass47,663 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    47,663 miles
    Test number
    461582471808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,643 miles (+950)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,643 miles
    Test number
    939635658679
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass46,693 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,693 miles
    Test number
    279925438683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,683 miles (+1,206)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,683 miles
    Test number
    150758194970
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass45,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    45,477 miles
    Test number
    507630072628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,477 miles (+1,094)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,477 miles
    Test number
    317323551475
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass44,383 miles (+1,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,383 miles
    Test number
    371597758312
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass42,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,835 miles
    Test number
    465030037767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,835 miles (+1,031)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,835 miles
    Test number
    508837565434
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass41,804 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,804 miles
    Test number
    745187565167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,655 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,655 miles
    Test number
    228591274495
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass40,655 miles (+836)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,655 miles
    Test number
    238261074494
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass39,819 miles (+850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,819 miles
    Test number
    657034383186
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass38,969 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,969 miles
    Test number
    257969972455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,530 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,530 miles
    Test number
    798332171102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,571 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,571 miles
    Test number
    401191280196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,501 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,501 miles
    Test number
    481231199178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,866 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    33,866 miles
    Test number
    882111518326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail33,817 miles (+2,273)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,817 miles
    Test number
    154008308346
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass31,544 miles (+2,021)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,544 miles
    Test number
    840788297227
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Pass29,523 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,523 miles
    Test number
    984803896232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass28,320 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    28,320 miles
    Test number
    351462895401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail28,319 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,319 miles
    Test number
    650866785212
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about T594 BDV

Does T594 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T594 BDV is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T594 BDV?
The MOT on T594 BDV is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T594 BDV done?
T594 BDV was recorded at 53,235 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 1,204 miles a year.
Has T594 BDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T594 BDV has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T594 BDV 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 T594 BDV find?
T594 BDV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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