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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T103 XPBMOT history

T103 XPB is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 23,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
23,093 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T103 XPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T103 XPB was last recorded at 23,093 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,702 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
391 miles
Average per year
540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,093 miles
  • 2024 – 22,702 miles
  • 2021 – 22,445 miles
  • 2019 – 22,171 miles
  • 2018 – 22,124 miles
  • 2017 – 21,936 miles
  • 2016 – 21,648 miles
  • 2015 – 21,194 miles
  • 2014 – 20,629 miles
  • 2013 – 20,326 miles
  • 2012 – 19,458 miles
  • 2011 – 18,152 miles
  • 2007 – 14,266 miles
  • 2006 – 12,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,093 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass23,093 miles (+391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    23,093 miles
    Test number
    889843100441
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass22,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    22,702 miles
    Test number
    683194414608
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail22,702 miles (+20)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,702 miles
    Test number
    980853624984
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Steering locking device ineffective nearside and offside inner and outer tie rod ends (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail22,682 miles (+237)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,682 miles
    Test number
    700784273600
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned fitted to near side (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass22,445 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    22,445 miles
    Test number
    135845658812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    22,262 miles
    Test number
    984695960084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail22,262 miles (+91)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,262 miles
    Test number
    878527394818
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass22,171 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    22,171 miles
    Test number
    418656002435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,124 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    22,124 miles
    Test number
    423625634698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,936 miles (+288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    21,936 miles
    Test number
    587265258457
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside rear upper arm play movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass21,648 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    21,648 miles
    Test number
    611578602338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail21,644 miles (+450)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,644 miles
    Test number
    579402760051
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  13. Pass21,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    21,194 miles
    Test number
    227975815482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail21,194 miles (+565)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,194 miles
    Test number
    835895715128
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass20,629 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,629 miles
    Test number
    998086414142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,326 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    20,326 miles
    Test number
    686069223141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,458 miles (+1,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,458 miles
    Test number
    885562822172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass18,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,152 miles
    Test number
    166592681057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail18,152 miles (+3,886)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,152 miles
    Test number
    637301681081
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  20. Pass14,266 miles (+1,846)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    14,266 miles
    Test number
    291811807267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    12,420 miles
    Test number
    820300806238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T103 XPB

Does T103 XPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T103 XPB is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T103 XPB?
The MOT on T103 XPB is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T103 XPB done?
T103 XPB was recorded at 23,093 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 540 miles a year.
Has T103 XPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T103 XPB has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T103 XPB 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 T103 XPB find?
T103 XPB passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded both nearside and offside.

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