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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T905 MBUMOT history

T905 MBU is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 300,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
300,564 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
21 passed · 0 failed
Per year
9,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T905 MBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T905 MBU was last recorded at 300,564 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 1,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Mar 2015: 224,014 miles, lower than 231,050 miles on 14 Mar 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
298,757 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,807 miles
Average per year
9,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 300,564 miles
  • 2025 – 298,757 miles
  • 2024 – 294,763 miles
  • 2023 – 288,589 miles
  • 2022 – 282,835 miles
  • 2021 – 276,826 miles
  • 2020 – 273,770 miles
  • 2019 – 265,058 miles
  • 2018 – 255,028 miles
  • 2017 – 244,454 miles
  • 2016 – 235,073 miles
  • 2015 – 224,014 miles
  • 2014 – 231,050 miles
  • 2013 – 197,980 miles
  • 2012 – 185,857 miles
  • 2011 – 173,668 miles
  • 2010 – 159,259 miles
  • 2009 – 143,793 miles
  • 2008 – 130,130 miles
  • 2007 – 117,510 miles
  • 2006 – 98,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass300,564 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass300,564 miles (+1,807)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    300,564 miles
    Test number
    484464579762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass298,757 miles (+3,994)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    298,757 miles
    Test number
    324882849677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass294,763 miles (+6,174)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    294,763 miles
    Test number
    218715827908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass288,589 miles (+5,754)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    288,589 miles
    Test number
    662509659006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass282,835 miles (+6,009)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    282,835 miles
    Test number
    152732244998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass276,826 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    276,826 miles
    Test number
    961811986229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass273,770 miles (+8,712)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    273,770 miles
    Test number
    441665225869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass265,058 miles (+10,030)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    265,058 miles
    Test number
    736603414231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass255,028 miles (+10,574)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    255,028 miles
    Test number
    513054805584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass244,454 miles (+9,381)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    244,454 miles
    Test number
    615256158863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass235,073 miles (+11,059)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    235,073 miles
    Test number
    602321342593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass224,014 miles (-7,036)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    224,014 miles
    Test number
    275380975017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass231,050 miles (+33,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    231,050 miles
    Test number
    216813374027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass197,980 miles (+12,123)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    197,980 miles
    Test number
    317097563085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass185,857 miles (+12,189)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    185,857 miles
    Test number
    636474172068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass173,668 miles (+14,409)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    173,668 miles
    Test number
    446724571073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass159,259 miles (+15,466)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    159,259 miles
    Test number
    423173780027
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on limit
    • NoteRear discs worn
    • NoteUnable to carry out full steering,suspension and brake inspection due to extensive body undertrays
  18. Pass143,793 miles (+13,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    143,793 miles
    Test number
    494145689040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass130,130 miles (+12,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    130,130 miles
    Test number
    103447888092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  20. Pass117,510 miles (+19,227)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    117,510 miles
    Test number
    821570487066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass98,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    98,283 miles
    Test number
    800197786022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T905 MBU

Does T905 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T905 MBU is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T905 MBU?
The MOT on T905 MBU is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T905 MBU done?
T905 MBU was recorded at 300,564 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 9,862 miles a year.
Has T905 MBU ever failed its MOT?
No. T905 MBU has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on T905 MBU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T905 MBU find?
T905 MBU passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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