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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

V50 TUSMOT history

V50 TUS is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 21 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 40,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

V50 TUS red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
40,169 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 TUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 TUS was last recorded at 40,169 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,090 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
1,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,169 miles
  • 2025 – 40,090 miles
  • 2022 – 40,024 miles
  • 2021 – 39,671 miles
  • 2020 – 39,263 miles
  • 2019 – 38,287 miles
  • 2018 – 37,309 miles
  • 2015 – 36,699 miles
  • 2014 – 36,457 miles
  • 2013 – 36,019 miles
  • 2012 – 35,627 miles
  • 2011 – 35,015 miles
  • 2010 – 34,233 miles
  • 2009 – 32,008 miles
  • 2008 – 28,801 miles
  • 2007 – 18,486 miles
  • 2006 – 16,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,169 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,169 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    40,169 miles
    Test number
    566626185359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass40,090 miles (+66)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    40,090 miles
    Test number
    464901084705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass40,024 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    40,024 miles
    Test number
    875070721993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,671 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    39,671 miles
    Test number
    134695242491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,263 miles (+976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    39,263 miles
    Test number
    870334716621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass38,287 miles (+978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,287 miles
    Test number
    758784584459
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to limit

  7. Pass37,309 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,309 miles
    Test number
    775179509589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,699 miles
    Test number
    118195235128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail36,699 miles (+242)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,699 miles
    Test number
    238055935480
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

  10. Pass36,457 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,457 miles
    Test number
    319853464117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail36,457 miles (+438)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,457 miles
    Test number
    347873864163
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass36,019 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,019 miles
    Test number
    516244763130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,017 miles (+390)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,017 miles
    Test number
    658789253148
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass35,627 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,627 miles
    Test number
    807250062154
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail35,625 miles (+610)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,625 miles
    Test number
    589648252140
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass35,015 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,015 miles
    Test number
    216808481000
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  17. Fail35,015 miles (+782)9 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,015 miles
    Test number
    166318481459
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  18. Pass34,233 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,233 miles
    Test number
    383258980015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail34,233 miles (+2,225)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,233 miles
    Test number
    441076680046
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail32,008 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,008 miles
    Test number
    570616389085
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  21. Pass32,008 miles (+3,207)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,008 miles
    Test number
    841616389059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  22. Pass28,801 miles (+10,315)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,801 miles
    Test number
    323398288057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  23. Pass18,486 miles (+2,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,486 miles
    Test number
    332017867045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass16,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,091 miles
    Test number
    184643286035
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail16,091 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,091 miles
    Test number
    103189676041
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about V50 TUS

Does V50 TUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 TUS is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 TUS?
The MOT on V50 TUS is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 TUS done?
V50 TUS was recorded at 40,169 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 1,207 miles a year.
Has V50 TUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 TUS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2015.
Has the mileage on V50 TUS 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 V50 TUS find?
V50 TUS passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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