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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T791 AODMOT history

T791 AOD is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 4 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 63,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
63,360 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T791 AOD
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
4 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T791 AOD was last recorded at 63,360 miles on 19 May 2026, 643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,717 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
643 miles
Average per year
690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,360 miles
  • 2025 – 62,717 miles
  • 2024 – 62,060 miles
  • 2022 – 61,386 miles
  • 2020 – 60,949 miles
  • 2019 – 60,401 miles
  • 2018 – 60,021 miles
  • 2017 – 59,623 miles
  • 2015 – 59,332 miles
  • 2014 – 58,971 miles
  • 2013 – 58,442 miles
  • 2012 – 57,911 miles
  • 2011 – 57,403 miles
  • 2010 – 56,859 miles
  • 2009 – 55,843 miles
  • 2008 – 54,834 miles
  • 2007 – 53,674 miles
  • 2006 – 51,952 miles
  • 2005 – 48,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,360 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,360 miles (+643)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    63,360 miles
    Test number
    479480442132
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass62,717 miles (+3)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    62,717 miles
    Test number
    657767680419
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  3. Fail62,714 miles (+654)3 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,714 miles
    Test number
    384546872487
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  4. Pass62,060 miles (+5)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    62,060 miles
    Test number
    316269694202
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail62,055 miles (+669)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,055 miles
    Test number
    825463098526
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, can't see testable items

  6. Pass61,386 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    61,386 miles
    Test number
    671884758664
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear pads getting low both sides inner and outer
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack arms inner balljoints

  7. Fail61,383 miles (+434)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,383 miles
    Test number
    293821037926
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWater level low

  8. Pass60,949 miles (+548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    60,949 miles
    Test number
    658420617461
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass60,401 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,401 miles
    Test number
    197298932370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,021 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,021 miles
    Test number
    447512554047
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail60,016 miles (+393)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,016 miles
    Test number
    925143275178
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass59,623 miles (+291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,623 miles
    Test number
    419998179944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass59,332 miles (+361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    59,332 miles
    Test number
    590396016083
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner steering rack joints

  14. Pass58,971 miles (+529)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,971 miles
    Test number
    805289014225
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteA petrol smell was detected but no obvious cause at time of test
    • NoteSlight play in front suspension ball joints

  15. Pass58,442 miles (+531)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,442 miles
    Test number
    135243113265
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass57,911 miles (+508)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,911 miles
    Test number
    306582312240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked(small )
    • NotePlay in nearside front suspension lower ball joint

  17. Pass57,403 miles (+544)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,403 miles
    Test number
    136945271118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass56,859 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,859 miles
    Test number
    423893270147
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.
    • NoteVery slight play in both front,bottom ball joints.

  19. Fail56,859 miles (+1,016)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,859 miles
    Test number
    233932070438
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.
    • NoteVery slight play in both front,bottom ball joints.

  20. Pass55,843 miles (+1,009)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,843 miles
    Test number
    163064979113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.

  21. Pass54,834 miles (+1,160)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    54,834 miles
    Test number
    880242578138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.

  22. Pass53,674 miles (+1,722)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,674 miles
    Test number
    903861177187
    • NoteSlight blow from exhaust joints on cat and flexy on front pipe.

  23. Pass51,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    51,952 miles
    Test number
    333132476129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,952 miles (+3,073)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,952 miles
    Test number
    930614666162
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureSteering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NotePlay in o/s and n/s lower ball joints.
    • NoteSlight noise n/s rear wheel bearing.
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle paneled in,unable to inspect all of suspension and brake components.

  25. Pass48,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    48,879 miles
    Test number
    692029135191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T791 AOD

Does T791 AOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T791 AOD is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T791 AOD?
The MOT on T791 AOD is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T791 AOD done?
T791 AOD was recorded at 63,360 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 690 miles a year.
Has T791 AOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T791 AOD has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T791 AOD 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 T791 AOD find?
T791 AOD passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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