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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V626 FUTMOT history

V626 FUT is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 17 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 60,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

V626 FUT blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
60,487 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V626 FUT
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
17 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V626 FUT was last recorded at 60,487 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,064 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
423 miles
Average per year
765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,487 miles
  • 2025 – 60,064 miles
  • 2022 – 59,415 miles
  • 2020 – 57,403 miles
  • 2019 – 57,007 miles
  • 2018 – 56,851 miles
  • 2015 – 56,825 miles
  • 2014 – 56,127 miles
  • 2013 – 55,482 miles
  • 2012 – 55,477 miles
  • 2011 – 54,769 miles
  • 2010 – 53,734 miles
  • 2009 – 52,391 miles
  • 2008 – 50,419 miles
  • 2007 – 47,381 miles
  • 2005 – 44,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,487 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,487 miles (+423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    60,487 miles
    Test number
    595420675773
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass60,064 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    60,064 miles
    Test number
    610791440116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,415 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,415 miles
    Test number
    819682423395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,403 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,403 miles
    Test number
    767016500390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,401 miles (+394)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,401 miles
    Test number
    180498770817
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  6. Pass57,007 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,007 miles
    Test number
    947216655470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,851 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,851 miles
    Test number
    190554796936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,825 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,825 miles
    Test number
    815880525169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,127 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,127 miles
    Test number
    109559474189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,482 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,482 miles
    Test number
    355890943196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,477 miles (+708)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,477 miles
    Test number
    347743652171
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass54,769 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,769 miles
    Test number
    296978991055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,734 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,734 miles
    Test number
    982182600101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,391 miles (+1,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    52,391 miles
    Test number
    134193089424
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass50,419 miles (+3,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,419 miles
    Test number
    420835578095
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
  16. Pass47,381 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,381 miles
    Test number
    461345097083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,359 miles (+2,652)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,359 miles
    Test number
    142138587027
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
  18. Pass44,707 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    44,707 miles
    Test number
    600386135347
    • NoteHarzard warning light switch sticks now and again !

Questions about V626 FUT

Does V626 FUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V626 FUT is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V626 FUT?
The MOT on V626 FUT is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V626 FUT done?
V626 FUT was recorded at 60,487 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 765 miles a year.
Has V626 FUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V626 FUT has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on V626 FUT 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 V626 FUT find?
V626 FUT passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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