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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T905 GKOMOT history

T905 GKO is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 55,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
55,652 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T905 GKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T905 GKO was last recorded at 55,652 miles on 29 May 2026, 819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,833 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
819 miles
Average per year
1,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,652 miles
  • 2025 – 54,833 miles
  • 2024 – 54,036 miles
  • 2022 – 53,209 miles
  • 2018 – 52,994 miles
  • 2017 – 52,863 miles
  • 2016 – 51,730 miles
  • 2015 – 50,801 miles
  • 2014 – 49,978 miles
  • 2012 – 49,654 miles
  • 2011 – 48,338 miles
  • 2010 – 47,126 miles
  • 2008 – 45,606 miles
  • 2007 – 38,701 miles
  • 2006 – 33,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,652 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.

  • Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,652 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    55,652 miles
    Test number
    339640592603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,833 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    54,833 miles
    Test number
    606697497712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,036 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    54,036 miles
    Test number
    436357962320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail54,034 miles (+825)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,034 miles
    Test number
    886055758989
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))

  5. Pass53,209 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    53,209 miles
    Test number
    404410051650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,994 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,994 miles
    Test number
    346174974401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,863 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,863 miles
    Test number
    687039756403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,730 miles (+929)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,730 miles
    Test number
    392940652105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,801 miles (+823)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,801 miles
    Test number
    318530005111
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass49,978 miles (+324)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,978 miles
    Test number
    185803674086
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  11. Pass49,654 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    49,654 miles
    Test number
    906350702352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,338 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,338 miles
    Test number
    628949701314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,126 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,126 miles
    Test number
    130426990255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,125 miles (+1,519)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,125 miles
    Test number
    473622090274
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass45,606 miles (+6,905)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,606 miles
    Test number
    521955768385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,701 miles (+23)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,701 miles
    Test number
    462878407257
    • NoteN/s/r tyre close to limit
    • NoteO/s/f side repeater slightly discoloured
    • NoteSlight oil leak on engine

  17. Fail38,678 miles (+5,117)7 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,678 miles
    Test number
    734964707210
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre close to limit
    • NoteO/s/f side repeater slightly discoloured
    • NoteO/s/f wing mirror glass cracked
    • NoteSlight oil leak on engine

  18. Pass33,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,561 miles
    Test number
    753454496128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,561 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,561 miles
    Test number
    804572296199
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T905 GKO

Does T905 GKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T905 GKO is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T905 GKO?
The MOT on T905 GKO is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T905 GKO done?
T905 GKO was recorded at 55,652 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 1,111 miles a year.
Has T905 GKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T905 GKO has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T905 GKO 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 T905 GKO find?
T905 GKO passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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