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Lotus Elise

Red and White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V12 FEBMOT history

V12 FEB is a red and white petrol Lotus Elise first used on 13 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 44,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

V12 FEB red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
44,467 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 FEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 FEB was last recorded at 44,467 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,403 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,467 miles
  • 2025 – 44,403 miles
  • 2024 – 44,126 miles
  • 2023 – 44,005 miles
  • 2022 – 43,644 miles
  • 2021 – 42,837 miles
  • 2020 – 42,504 miles
  • 2018 – 42,050 miles
  • 2017 – 41,598 miles
  • 2016 – 41,153 miles
  • 2015 – 40,423 miles
  • 2014 – 39,656 miles
  • 2013 – 38,682 miles
  • 2012 – 37,786 miles
  • 2011 – 37,017 miles
  • 2010 – 36,135 miles
  • 2009 – 34,690 miles
  • 2008 – 32,829 miles
  • 2007 – 29,320 miles
  • 2006 – 25,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,467 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain itemsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,467 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    44,467 miles
    Test number
    766367929030
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

  2. Pass44,403 miles (+277)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    44,403 miles
    Test number
    134345907905
    • MinorRear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s outer track rod boot splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in centre & o/s (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass44,126 miles (+121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    44,126 miles
    Test number
    523511192414
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

  4. Pass44,005 miles (+361)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    44,005 miles
    Test number
    816995664778
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items .
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass43,644 miles (+807)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    43,644 miles
    Test number
    328761516742
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass42,837 miles (+333)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    42,837 miles
    Test number
    120223533612
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tierod ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass42,504 miles (+454)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    42,504 miles
    Test number
    862601433786
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped , not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass42,050 miles (+452)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    42,050 miles
    Test number
    457802447892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass41,598 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    41,598 miles
    Test number
    287627224529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,153 miles (+730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    41,153 miles
    Test number
    250940999984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass40,423 miles (+767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,423 miles
    Test number
    497978644611
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass39,656 miles (+974)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,656 miles
    Test number
    685256044303
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass38,682 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,682 miles
    Test number
    748652133353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,786 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,786 miles
    Test number
    409244352306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,017 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    37,017 miles
    Test number
    369863551352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,135 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    36,135 miles
    Test number
    103835810300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,690 miles (+1,861)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,690 miles
    Test number
    894529029329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight play in o/side of steering rack

  18. Pass32,829 miles (+3,509)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,829 miles
    Test number
    922930138337
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass29,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    29,320 miles
    Test number
    460473737317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,320 miles (+3,990)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,320 miles
    Test number
    821013537343
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass25,330 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,330 miles
    Test number
    324551546335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,253 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,253 miles
    Test number
    451894836390
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about V12 FEB

Does V12 FEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 FEB is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 FEB?
The MOT on V12 FEB is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 FEB done?
V12 FEB was recorded at 44,467 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 984 miles a year.
Has V12 FEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 FEB has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2007.
Has the mileage on V12 FEB 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 V12 FEB find?
V12 FEB passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

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