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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T857 EWWMOT history

T857 EWW is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 26 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 138,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
138,665 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T857 EWW
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
26 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T857 EWW was last recorded at 138,665 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,645 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
4,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,665 miles
  • 2024 – 138,645 miles
  • 2023 – 138,606 miles
  • 2022 – 136,351 miles
  • 2021 – 135,639 miles
  • 2020 – 135,335 miles
  • 2019 – 131,663 miles
  • 2018 – 130,131 miles
  • 2017 – 125,928 miles
  • 2016 – 123,407 miles
  • 2015 – 117,228 miles
  • 2014 – 112,521 miles
  • 2013 – 107,192 miles
  • 2012 – 98,531 miles
  • 2011 – 89,787 miles
  • 2010 – 77,015 miles
  • 2009 – 68,446 miles
  • 2008 – 57,452 miles
  • 2007 – 49,123 miles
  • 2006 – 40,397 miles
  • 2005 – 38,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,665 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (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 emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure7 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Mar 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,665 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    138,665 miles
    Test number
    713369473070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass138,645 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,645 miles
    Test number
    392101123545
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail138,606 miles (+2,255)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,606 miles
    Test number
    896109750032
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass136,351 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    136,351 miles
    Test number
    910661522457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,323 miles (+684)4 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,323 miles
    Test number
    805646787759
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass135,639 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    135,639 miles
    Test number
    294148341372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,335 miles (+3,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    135,335 miles
    Test number
    716074284614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass131,663 miles (+1,532)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2020
    Odometer
    131,663 miles
    Test number
    175599350813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,131 miles (+4,203)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,131 miles
    Test number
    606627092271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,928 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,928 miles
    Test number
    669278283418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,407 miles (+6,179)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    123,407 miles
    Test number
    738090479649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,228 miles (+4,707)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    117,228 miles
    Test number
    555647425186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,521 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    112,521 miles
    Test number
    556100304202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,479 miles (+5,287)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,479 miles
    Test number
    189448994170
    • FailureAnti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass107,192 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    107,192 miles
    Test number
    278074793447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail107,149 miles (+8,618)1 dangerous9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,149 miles
    Test number
    649919773153
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass98,531 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    98,531 miles
    Test number
    668788372155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail98,052 miles (+8,265)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,052 miles
    Test number
    257398432140
    • 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)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass89,787 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    89,787 miles
    Test number
    386514761111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail89,671 miles (+12,656)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,671 miles
    Test number
    638497751129
    • 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)

  21. Pass77,015 miles (+29)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    77,015 miles
    Test number
    752449450118
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate broken.

  22. Fail76,986 miles (+78)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,986 miles
    Test number
    584175650113
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate broken.

  23. Fail76,908 miles (+8,462)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,908 miles
    Test number
    821678730141
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine noisy
    • NoteUnder trays fitted front to rear
    • NoteWipers poor

  24. Pass68,446 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,446 miles
    Test number
    213602849412
    • NoteNsf headlamp slightly misty\injury to ns of screen\nsf wheel bearing slightly noisy\front anti roll bar links for slight play

  25. Fail68,431 miles (+10,979)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,431 miles
    Test number
    690184639198
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • NoteNsf headlamp slightly misty\injury to ns of screen\nsf wheel bearing slightly noisy\front anti roll bar links for slight play

  26. Pass57,452 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,452 miles
    Test number
    301981808198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,396 miles (+49)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,396 miles
    Test number
    452649698034
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Fail57,347 miles (+8,224)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,347 miles
    Test number
    631565488000
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine over heated (cooling fan not working)

  29. Pass49,123 miles (+8,726)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,123 miles
    Test number
    330202887032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass40,397 miles (+1,720)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,397 miles
    Test number
    120253786020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass38,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2006
    Odometer
    38,677 miles
    Test number
    924080165117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T857 EWW

Does T857 EWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T857 EWW is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T857 EWW?
The MOT on T857 EWW is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T857 EWW done?
T857 EWW was recorded at 138,665 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 4,741 miles a year.
Has T857 EWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T857 EWW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T857 EWW 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 T857 EWW find?
T857 EWW passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 1 more.

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