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Lotus Elise

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

BF 7209MOT history

BF 7209 is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 19 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

BF 7209 grey Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,433 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BF 7209
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BF 7209 was last recorded at 82,433 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,433 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,433 miles
  • 2025 – 82,149 miles
  • 2023 – 81,910 miles
  • 2022 – 81,342 miles
  • 2019 – 81,075 miles
  • 2018 – 79,368 miles
  • 2017 – 75,954 miles
  • 2016 – 72,481 miles
  • 2015 – 71,877 miles
  • 2014 – 69,081 miles
  • 2013 – 64,985 miles
  • 2011 – 63,591 miles
  • 2010 – 61,314 miles
  • 2009 – 56,961 miles
  • 2008 – 47,496 miles
  • 2007 – 39,788 miles
  • 2006 – 32,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,433 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,433 miles
    Test number
    153215935312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,433 miles (+284)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,433 miles
    Test number
    336261713972
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray insecure

  3. Pass82,149 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    82,149 miles
    Test number
    186649444600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,910 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,910 miles
    Test number
    807298336992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail81,906 miles1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,906 miles
    Test number
    953148577924
    • DangerousOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment broken (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail81,906 miles (+564)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,906 miles
    Test number
    589482123484
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,342 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,342 miles
    Test number
    129498663248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,075 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,075 miles
    Test number
    523768527823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,368 miles (+3,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,368 miles
    Test number
    707714539025
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass75,954 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,954 miles
    Test number
    527171226104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,481 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,481 miles
    Test number
    648913628962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,877 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,877 miles
    Test number
    569222595043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail71,877 miles (+2,796)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,877 miles
    Test number
    328390495074
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass69,081 miles (+4,096)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,081 miles
    Test number
    347269634093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,985 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,985 miles
    Test number
    158927153014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,591 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,591 miles
    Test number
    846039641311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,585 miles (+2,271)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,585 miles
    Test number
    446307441403
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass61,314 miles (+4,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,314 miles
    Test number
    920416810322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass56,961 miles (+9,465)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    56,961 miles
    Test number
    523135579259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,496 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,496 miles
    Test number
    502747098217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,490 miles (+7,702)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,490 miles
    Test number
    773705498220
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  22. Fail39,788 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,788 miles
    Test number
    432557747266
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront and rear discs in poor condition

  23. Pass39,788 miles (+7,593)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,788 miles
    Test number
    551607447243
    • NoteFront and rear discs in poor condition

  24. Pass32,195 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,195 miles
    Test number
    114195366192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,087 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,087 miles
    Test number
    152819406174
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about BF 7209

What vehicle is registration BF 7209 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BF 7209 on a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 19 Apr 2002. 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 BF 7209 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BF 7209 is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on BF 7209?
The MOT on BF 7209 is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BF 7209 done?
BF 7209 was recorded at 82,433 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 2,516 miles a year.
Has BF 7209 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BF 7209 has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on BF 7209 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 BF 7209 find?
BF 7209 passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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