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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T9 ACKMOT history

T9 ACK is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 65,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
65,035 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 ACK
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
1 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 ACK was last recorded at 65,035 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,678 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
357 miles
Average per year
1,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,035 miles
  • 2025 – 64,678 miles
  • 2024 – 64,142 miles
  • 2023 – 63,638 miles
  • 2022 – 63,011 miles
  • 2021 – 62,538 miles
  • 2020 – 61,958 miles
  • 2019 – 61,454 miles
  • 2018 – 61,119 miles
  • 2017 – 60,444 miles
  • 2016 – 59,691 miles
  • 2015 – 59,064 miles
  • 2014 – 57,343 miles
  • 2013 – 55,704 miles
  • 2012 – 52,859 miles
  • 2011 – 52,013 miles
  • 2010 – 46,717 miles
  • 2009 – 42,529 miles
  • 2008 – 39,531 miles
  • 2007 – 35,983 miles
  • 2006 – 32,257 miles
  • 2005 – 30,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,035 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,035 miles (+357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    65,035 miles
    Test number
    550077641667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass64,678 miles (+536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    64,678 miles
    Test number
    574705197834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass64,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    64,142 miles
    Test number
    376901253419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail64,142 miles (+504)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,142 miles
    Test number
    544541871069
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass63,638 miles (+627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    63,638 miles
    Test number
    430919912622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass63,011 miles (+473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,011 miles
    Test number
    439855095011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass62,538 miles (+580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    62,538 miles
    Test number
    891940007893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass61,958 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,958 miles
    Test number
    537525160323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail61,958 miles (+504)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,958 miles
    Test number
    463262550146
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass61,454 miles (+335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,454 miles
    Test number
    199819485219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass61,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,119 miles
    Test number
    295729814861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail61,119 miles (+675)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,119 miles
    Test number
    362946403586
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass60,444 miles (+753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,444 miles
    Test number
    911049391577
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass59,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,691 miles
    Test number
    982360074654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,691 miles (+627)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,691 miles
    Test number
    471183169109
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  16. Pass59,064 miles (+1,721)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,064 miles
    Test number
    817682425074
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass57,343 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,343 miles
    Test number
    907373824001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,704 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,704 miles
    Test number
    585004013004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,859 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,859 miles
    Test number
    785362212095
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering arm

  20. Fail52,859 miles (+846)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,859 miles
    Test number
    746365602089
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering arm

  21. Pass52,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    52,013 miles
    Test number
    466674911446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,013 miles (+5,296)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,013 miles
    Test number
    696044211313
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass46,717 miles (+4,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,717 miles
    Test number
    430640920356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  24. Pass42,529 miles (+2,998)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,529 miles
    Test number
    413798019301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFrame fitted under vehicle inspection limited
    • NoteSlight blur on front headlamp aim not affecting beam image yet

  25. Pass39,531 miles (+3,548)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,531 miles
    Test number
    681683918327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,983 miles
    Test number
    652343827321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail35,983 miles (+3,726)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,983 miles
    Test number
    983933917312
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Pass32,257 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,257 miles
    Test number
    922998816363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass30,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    30,927 miles
    Test number
    330673815327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T9 ACK

Does T9 ACK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 ACK is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T9 ACK?
The MOT on T9 ACK is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T9 ACK done?
T9 ACK was recorded at 65,035 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 1,681 miles a year.
Has T9 ACK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 ACK has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T9 ACK 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 T9 ACK find?
T9 ACK passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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