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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X779 FEVMOT history

X779 FEV is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 67,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

X779 FEV red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
67,538 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X779 FEV
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
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X779 FEV was last recorded at 67,538 miles on 6 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,537 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,538 miles
  • 2024 – 67,182 miles
  • 2023 – 66,739 miles
  • 2021 – 66,139 miles
  • 2020 – 65,247 miles
  • 2019 – 64,728 miles
  • 2018 – 64,113 miles
  • 2017 – 63,321 miles
  • 2016 – 62,317 miles
  • 2014 – 60,410 miles
  • 2013 – 57,711 miles
  • 2012 – 54,621 miles
  • 2011 – 52,286 miles
  • 2010 – 48,855 miles
  • 2009 – 44,778 miles
  • 2008 – 39,764 miles
  • 2007 – 34,447 miles
  • 2006 – 31,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,538 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,538 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    67,538 miles
    Test number
    942567186066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail67,537 miles (+7)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,537 miles
    Test number
    376023422078
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail67,530 miles (+348)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,530 miles
    Test number
    510783670700
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass67,182 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    67,182 miles
    Test number
    455446438883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,739 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    66,739 miles
    Test number
    572050270808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,139 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,139 miles
    Test number
    893057329299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,247 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,247 miles
    Test number
    518678952276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,728 miles (+615)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,728 miles
    Test number
    697732713102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,113 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,113 miles
    Test number
    924004012815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,321 miles
    Test number
    412928916077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,321 miles (+1,004)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,321 miles
    Test number
    656208252259
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass62,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,317 miles
    Test number
    533782672140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,317 miles (+1,907)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,317 miles
    Test number
    533031891746
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall perished (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating disc corroded on inside (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall perished (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating disc corroded on inside (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass60,410 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,410 miles
    Test number
    848235494249
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres showing aging cracks

  15. Fail60,410 miles (+2,699)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,410 miles
    Test number
    309137384413
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres showing aging cracks

  16. Pass57,711 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,711 miles
    Test number
    388776093290
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAging crack on both front tyres

  17. Fail57,711 miles (+3,090)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,711 miles
    Test number
    755738583298
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAging crack on both front tyres

  18. Pass54,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,621 miles
    Test number
    669699592221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,621 miles (+2,335)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,621 miles
    Test number
    108869882275
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner face

  20. Pass52,286 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,286 miles
    Test number
    265195201302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection

  21. Fail52,286 miles (+3,431)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,286 miles
    Test number
    967321891217
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLower reading on n/s rear service + park brake
    • NoteN/s rear disc corroded on inner face
    • NoteUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection

  22. Pass48,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,855 miles
    Test number
    931705590290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,855 miles (+4,077)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,855 miles
    Test number
    260215090234
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass44,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,778 miles
    Test number
    740605399267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,778 miles (+5,014)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,778 miles
    Test number
    393595899408
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass39,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,764 miles
    Test number
    262498098206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail39,764 miles (+5,317)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,764 miles
    Test number
    592535298248
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  28. Pass34,447 miles (+3,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,447 miles
    Test number
    513495297216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass31,059 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    31,059 miles
    Test number
    512306396292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X779 FEV

Does X779 FEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X779 FEV is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X779 FEV?
The MOT on X779 FEV is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X779 FEV done?
X779 FEV was recorded at 67,538 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 1,867 miles a year.
Has X779 FEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X779 FEV has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X779 FEV 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 X779 FEV find?
X779 FEV passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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