Lotus Elise
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
V714 HDWMOT history
V714 HDW is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 6 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 41,306 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 41,306 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,072 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V714 HDW
- 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
- 6 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V714 HDW was last recorded at 41,306 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Oct 2012: 33,494 miles, lower than 33,646 miles on 22 Oct 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 40,978 miles · 13 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 328 miles
- Average per year
- 1,072 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 41,306 miles
- 2025 – 40,978 miles
- 2024 – 40,705 miles
- 2023 – 40,226 miles
- 2022 – 39,804 miles
- 2021 – 39,492 miles
- 2020 – 39,249 miles
- 2019 – 38,946 miles
- 2018 – 38,086 miles
- 2017 – 37,616 miles
- 2016 – 36,954 miles
- 2015 – 36,575 miles
- 2013 – 35,106 miles
- 2012 – 33,494 miles
- 2011 – 33,646 miles
- 2010 – 33,001 miles
- 2009 – 31,142 miles
- 2008 – 26,414 miles
- 2007 – 22,584 miles
- 2006 – 20,520 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass41,306 miles
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Coil spring corroded All front & rear - slightly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass41,306 miles (+328)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 41,306 miles
- Test number
- 114986069257
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass40,978 miles (+273)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 40,978 miles
- Test number
- 604270773134
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All front & rear - slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass40,705 miles (+479)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 40,705 miles
- Test number
- 103916650430
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All front & rear - slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass40,226 miles (+422)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 40,226 miles
- Test number
- 270263938897
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass39,804 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 39,804 miles
- Test number
- 337578115107
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail39,801 miles (+309)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,801 miles
- Test number
- 847819692574
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass39,492 miles (+243)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 39,492 miles
- Test number
- 747736974318
- AdvisoryAluminum under trays fitted not letting full inspection of underside
- AdvisoryFront Number plate slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass39,249 miles (+303)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 39,249 miles
- Test number
- 940301615975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,946 miles (+860)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 38,946 miles
- Test number
- 130766998603
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass38,086 miles (+470)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 38,086 miles
- Test number
- 938461252837
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,616 miles (+662)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 37,616 miles
- Test number
- 158647157664
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass36,954 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 36,954 miles
- Test number
- 462089258400
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slight run out
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface
Fail36,954 miles (+379)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,954 miles
- Test number
- 222319227789
- FailureCentre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slight run out
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface
Pass36,575 miles (+1,469)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 36,575 miles
- Test number
- 317000115022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAll tyres feathering on inside edges and beginning to wear low
- NoteSmall chips to windscreen
Pass35,106 miles (+1,612)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 35,106 miles
- Test number
- 459117113345
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front upper suspension A frame bushes perishing
- NoteWiper smearing
Pass33,494 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 33,494 miles
- Test number
- 539969092248
- NoteFront and rear ball joint dust covers deteriorated
Fail33,494 miles (-152)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,494 miles
- Test number
- 578084892214
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront and rear ball joint dust covers deteriorated
Pass33,646 miles (+645)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 33,646 miles
- Test number
- 797735291299
- NoteFront suspension top ball joint covers deteriorated
- NoteSlight play offside front ball joint
- NoteWindcreen washers weak
Pass33,001 miles (+1,859)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 33,001 miles
- Test number
- 730872780204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,142 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 31,142 miles
- Test number
- 803346689252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,142 miles (+4,728)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,142 miles
- Test number
- 353165589230
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass26,414 miles (+3,830)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 26,414 miles
- Test number
- 840055088217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,584 miles (+2,064)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 22,584 miles
- Test number
- 320121397462
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Pass20,520 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 20,520 miles
- Test number
- 850797896236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V714 HDW
- Does V714 HDW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V714 HDW is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V714 HDW?
- The MOT on V714 HDW is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V714 HDW done?
- V714 HDW was recorded at 41,306 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 1,072 miles a year.
- Has V714 HDW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V714 HDW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on V714 HDW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V714 HDW find?
- V714 HDW passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front coil spring corroded both offside & nearside, and 3 more.
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