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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

W228 BACMOT history

W228 BAC is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 23 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 28,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

W228 BAC black Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
28,667 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 BAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
23 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W228 BAC was last recorded at 28,667 miles on 21 May 2026, 1,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,581 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,086 miles
Average per year
1,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,667 miles
  • 2025 – 27,581 miles
  • 2024 – 26,414 miles
  • 2023 – 25,597 miles
  • 2022 – 25,001 miles
  • 2021 – 23,893 miles
  • 2020 – 23,521 miles
  • 2019 – 22,200 miles
  • 2018 – 20,702 miles
  • 2017 – 19,689 miles
  • 2016 – 18,986 miles
  • 2015 – 18,085 miles
  • 2014 – 16,624 miles
  • 2013 – 14,723 miles
  • 2012 – 13,388 miles
  • 2011 – 12,097 miles
  • 2010 – 10,761 miles
  • 2009 – 9,951 miles
  • 2008 – 7,715 miles
  • 2007 – 6,337 miles
  • 2006 – 4,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,667 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread base (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • All four brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,667 miles (+1,086)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    28,667 miles
    Test number
    762384351119
    • MinorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread base (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass27,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    27,581 miles
    Test number
    881535630131
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail27,581 miles (+1,167)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,581 miles
    Test number
    678533781996
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass26,414 miles (+817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    26,414 miles
    Test number
    464536092870
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass25,597 miles (+596)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    25,597 miles
    Test number
    782435954744
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass25,001 miles (+1,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    25,001 miles
    Test number
    590251597830
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass23,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    23,893 miles
    Test number
    910331152458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail23,893 miles (+372)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,893 miles
    Test number
    126467042877
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass23,521 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    23,521 miles
    Test number
    267068243451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail23,521 miles (+1,321)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,521 miles
    Test number
    342706564823
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass22,200 miles (+1,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    22,200 miles
    Test number
    102157394046
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs corroded

  12. Pass20,702 miles (+1,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    20,702 miles
    Test number
    767555775105
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs corroded

  13. Pass19,689 miles (+703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    19,689 miles
    Test number
    983551603796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass18,986 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    18,986 miles
    Test number
    513442713866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    18,085 miles
    Test number
    395859035104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail18,085 miles (+1,461)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,085 miles
    Test number
    906359135160
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass16,624 miles (+1,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    16,624 miles
    Test number
    395023934105
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass14,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    14,723 miles
    Test number
    256176733440
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail14,723 miles (+1,335)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,723 miles
    Test number
    635666633158
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass13,388 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    13,388 miles
    Test number
    835557032192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    12,097 miles
    Test number
    209910331424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail12,097 miles (+1,336)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,097 miles
    Test number
    688120931149
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass10,761 miles (+810)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    10,761 miles
    Test number
    810493730144
    • NoteNoisey wheel bearing nearside rear

  24. Pass9,951 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    9,951 miles
    Test number
    251499439411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,715 miles (+1,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    7,715 miles
    Test number
    313301548169
    • 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)

  26. Pass6,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    6,337 miles
    Test number
    273175337192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail6,337 miles (+1,496)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,337 miles
    Test number
    293374437101
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  28. Pass4,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2007
    Odometer
    4,841 miles
    Test number
    943308136193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W228 BAC

Does W228 BAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W228 BAC is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on W228 BAC?
The MOT on W228 BAC is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W228 BAC done?
W228 BAC was recorded at 28,667 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 1,191 miles a year.
Has W228 BAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 BAC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
Has the mileage on W228 BAC 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 W228 BAC find?
W228 BAC passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded on inner faces; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear greased, and 3 more.

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