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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

27 JRTMOT history

27 JRT is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 5 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 30,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

27 JRT blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
30,719 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
27 JRT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

27 JRT was last recorded at 30,719 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Feb 2021: 27,993 miles, lower than 724,750 miles on 25 Feb 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
30,719 miles · 7 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,719 miles
  • 2025 – 29,222 miles
  • 2024 – 28,849 miles
  • 2023 – 28,588 miles
  • 2021 – 27,993 miles
  • 2020 – 724,750 miles
  • 2018 – 27,922 miles
  • 2017 – 27,878 miles
  • 2016 – 27,555 miles
  • 2015 – 26,249 miles
  • 2014 – 24,888 miles
  • 2013 – 22,183 miles
  • 2012 – 19,502 miles
  • 2011 – 16,492 miles
  • 2010 – 13,667 miles
  • 2009 – 11,284 miles
  • 2008 – 8,597 miles
  • 2007 – 4,931 miles
  • 2006 – 4,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,719 miles
  • MinorBrake hose slightly chafed N/S AND O/S REAR (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/S AND O/S FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION IN UNIT (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S FRONT ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,719 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    30,719 miles
    Test number
    117221110248
    • MinorBrake hose slightly chafed N/S AND O/S REAR (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/S AND O/S FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION IN UNIT (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S FRONT ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail30,719 miles (+1,497)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,719 miles
    Test number
    810003210197
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested O/S REAR BRAKE EXCESSIVELY BINDING AND N/S FRONT BRAKE PAD LINING HAS DETACTHED FROM PAD MOUNTING PLATE (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake hose slightly chafed N/S AND O/S REAR (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/S AND O/S FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION IN UNIT (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S FRONT ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass29,222 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    29,222 miles
    Test number
    363942466335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass28,849 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    28,849 miles
    Test number
    267152151013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass28,588 miles (+595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    28,588 miles
    Test number
    216359395050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass27,993 miles (-696,757)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    27,993 miles
    Test number
    369874544282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass724,750 miles (+696,828)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    724,750 miles
    Test number
    140230550679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,922 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    27,922 miles
    Test number
    435422087524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,878 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    27,878 miles
    Test number
    477567248127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,555 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    27,555 miles
    Test number
    933371561336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,249 miles (+1,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    26,249 miles
    Test number
    773677657218
    • 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)
  12. Pass24,888 miles (+2,705)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    24,888 miles
    Test number
    627099974245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,183 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    22,183 miles
    Test number
    336824483243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,502 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    19,502 miles
    Test number
    728013182248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,492 miles (+2,825)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    16,492 miles
    Test number
    365562171419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,667 miles (+2,383)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    13,667 miles
    Test number
    861870570299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,284 miles (+2,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    11,284 miles
    Test number
    780028889226
    • 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)
  18. Pass8,597 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    8,597 miles
    Test number
    324617188277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass4,931 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    4,931 miles
    Test number
    711081897286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass4,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    4,663 miles
    Test number
    280640606330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 27 JRT

What vehicle is registration 27 JRT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 27 JRT on a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 5 May 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 27 JRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 27 JRT is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 27 JRT?
The MOT on 27 JRT is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 27 JRT done?
27 JRT was recorded at 30,719 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 1,323 miles a year.
Has 27 JRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 27 JRT has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 27 JRT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 27 JRT find?
27 JRT passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: brake hose slightly chafed n/s and o/s rear; coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front and rear; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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