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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

JPS 28MOT history

JPS 28 is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 18,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

JPS 28 black Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
18,234 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JPS 28
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JPS 28 was last recorded at 18,234 miles on 26 May 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,213 miles · 22 May 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,234 miles
  • 2025 – 17,875 miles
  • 2024 – 17,506 miles
  • 2023 – 17,265 miles
  • 2022 – 16,832 miles
  • 2008 – 16,807 miles
  • 2005 – 14,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,234 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

10 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,234 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    18,234 miles
    Test number
    771806048641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail18,213 miles (+338)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,213 miles
    Test number
    414704980410
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  3. Pass17,875 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    17,875 miles
    Test number
    546262517284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass17,506 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    17,506 miles
    Test number
    653486068422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass17,265 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    17,265 miles
    Test number
    118511830527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass16,832 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    16,832 miles
    Test number
    198797877692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,807 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,807 miles
    Test number
    380298228196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  8. Fail16,807 miles (+2,154)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,807 miles
    Test number
    441413728105
    • FailureInner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  9. Fail14,653 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,653 miles
    Test number
    773554585247
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteUnder vehicle body trays fitted †

  10. Pass14,653 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    14,653 miles
    Test number
    802534685230
    • NoteUnder vehicle body trays fitted †

Questions about JPS 28

What vehicle is registration JPS 28 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JPS 28 on a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Aug 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 JPS 28 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JPS 28 is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on JPS 28?
The MOT on JPS 28 is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JPS 28 done?
JPS 28 was recorded at 18,234 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 174 miles a year.
Has JPS 28 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JPS 28 has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on JPS 28 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 JPS 28 find?
JPS 28 passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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