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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T5 AUSMOT history

T5 AUS is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 42,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2024
Mileage
42,316 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2023
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 AUS
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 AUS was last recorded at 42,316 miles on 22 Sept 2023, 525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2012.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,791 miles · 13 Jun 2012
Between the last two tests
525 miles
Average per year
1,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 42,316 miles
  • 2012 – 41,791 miles
  • 2010 – 40,916 miles
  • 2009 – 35,374 miles
  • 2008 – 25,904 miles
  • 2007 – 19,524 miles
  • 2006 – 13,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,316 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.

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,316 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    42,316 miles
    Test number
    296749332508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass41,791 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,791 miles
    Test number
    876385062171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail41,780 miles (+864)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,780 miles
    Test number
    635673562146
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  4. Pass40,916 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,916 miles
    Test number
    490464970122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  5. Fail40,916 miles (+5,542)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,916 miles
    Test number
    281547360426
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  6. Pass35,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,374 miles
    Test number
    521039049137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail35,374 miles (+9,470)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,374 miles
    Test number
    520628749159
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  8. Pass25,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,904 miles
    Test number
    902171828143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail25,904 miles (+2)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,904 miles
    Test number
    551240828146
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
  10. Fail25,902 miles (+6,378)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,902 miles
    Test number
    432776608102
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  11. Pass19,524 miles (+5,742)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,524 miles
    Test number
    343131007194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    13,782 miles
    Test number
    921279206130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 AUS

Does T5 AUS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 AUS expired on 21 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 AUS?
The MOT on T5 AUS expired on 21 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 AUS done?
T5 AUS was recorded at 42,316 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2023, an average of 1,637 miles a year.
Has T5 AUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 AUS has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2012.
Has the mileage on T5 AUS 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 T5 AUS find?
T5 AUS passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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