2016 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · MX66 BHD
2016 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 42,116 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MX66 BHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 42,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MX66 BHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Lotus Elise (MX66 BHD) between January 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
MX66 BHD Mileage History
- 28/01/202334,304 mi
- 23/04/202439,853 mi+5,549 mi
- 24/05/202541,133 mi+1,280 mi
- 05/06/202541,195 mi+62 mi
- 04/06/202642,116 mi+921 mi
Average of roughly 2,333 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Lotus Lotus Elise S3
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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