Lotus Elise 111S
Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc
T79 ELSMOT history
T79 ELS is a black petrol Lotus Elise 111S first used on 6 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 28,621 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 28,621 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 21 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T79 ELS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise 111S
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 6 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T79 ELS was last recorded at 28,621 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Feb 2007: 15,670 miles, lower than 71,387 miles on 1 Feb 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 28,105 miles · 8 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 516 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 28,621 miles
- 2025 – 28,105 miles
- 2024 – 27,931 miles
- 2023 – 27,579 miles
- 2022 – 27,514 miles
- 2021 – 27,172 miles
- 2020 – 26,436 miles
- 2019 – 26,292 miles
- 2018 – 26,008 miles
- 2017 – 25,487 miles
- 2016 – 24,929 miles
- 2015 – 24,201 miles
- 2014 – 23,520 miles
- 2013 – 23,054 miles
- 2012 – 20,755 miles
- 2011 – 19,850 miles
- 2010 – 18,791 miles
- 2009 – 17,793 miles
- 2008 – 16,805 miles
- 2007 – 15,670 miles
- 2006 – 71,387 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass28,621 miles (+516)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 28,621 miles
- Test number
- 139797594972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,105 miles (+174)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 28,105 miles
- Test number
- 463563925090
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass27,931 miles (+352)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 27,931 miles
- Test number
- 643230658313
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass27,579 miles (+65)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 27,579 miles
- Test number
- 865682857096
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass27,514 miles (+342)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 27,514 miles
- Test number
- 618472830472
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass27,172 miles (+736)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 27,172 miles
- Test number
- 200160020287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass26,436 miles (+144)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 26,436 miles
- Test number
- 525634360842
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass26,292 miles (+284)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 26,292 miles
- Test number
- 481352607208
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass26,008 miles (+521)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 26,008 miles
- Test number
- 503521891095
- AdvisoryUnderside has covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass25,487 miles (+558)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 25,487 miles
- Test number
- 600194303189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,929 miles (+728)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 24,929 miles
- Test number
- 793103595673
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,201 miles (+681)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 24,201 miles
- Test number
- 259912145149
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass23,520 miles (+466)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 23,520 miles
- Test number
- 268308354193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,054 miles (+2,299)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 23,054 miles
- Test number
- 129533273146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,755 miles (+905)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 20,755 miles
- Test number
- 515213462108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,850 miles (+1,059)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 19,850 miles
- Test number
- 236283541451
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass18,791 miles (+998)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2011
- Odometer
- 18,791 miles
- Test number
- 234444840410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,793 miles (+988)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 17,793 miles
- Test number
- 904411919130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,805 miles (+1,135)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 16,805 miles
- Test number
- 191509148462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,670 miles (-55,717)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 15,670 miles
- Test number
- 881285847067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 71,387 miles
- Test number
- 994092336025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T79 ELS
- Does T79 ELS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T79 ELS is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T79 ELS?
- The MOT on T79 ELS is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T79 ELS done?
- T79 ELS was recorded at 28,621 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026.
- Has T79 ELS ever failed its MOT?
- No. T79 ELS has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on T79 ELS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T79 ELS find?
- T79 ELS passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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