Lotus Europa
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc
T121 LTSMOT history
T121 LTS is a black petrol Lotus Europa first used on 10 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,714 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 72,714 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,232 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T121 LTS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Europa
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 10 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T121 LTS was last recorded at 72,714 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 72,427 miles · 26 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 287 miles
- Average per year
- 3,232 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 72,714 miles
- 2024 – 72,427 miles
- 2023 – 71,863 miles
- 2022 – 71,540 miles
- 2021 – 70,660 miles
- 2020 – 70,655 miles
- 2019 – 69,941 miles
- 2018 – 68,745 miles
- 2017 – 68,023 miles
- 2016 – 61,824 miles
- 2015 – 55,659 miles
- 2014 – 52,995 miles
- 2013 – 49,252 miles
- 2012 – 43,354 miles
- 2011 – 32,106 miles
- 2010 – 23,010 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,714 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryProtective undershields fitted preventing full inspection
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014
Full MOT history
18 tests since 16 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,714 miles (+287)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 72,714 miles
- Test number
- 265509396928
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryProtective undershields fitted preventing full inspection
Pass72,427 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 72,427 miles
- Test number
- 578612969364
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs affected . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four road springs affected . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted concealing some components .
Fail72,427 miles (+564)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,427 miles
- Test number
- 873091954790
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs affected . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four road springs affected . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted concealing some components .
Pass71,863 miles (+323)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 71,863 miles
- Test number
- 815777882463
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass71,540 miles (+880)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 71,540 miles
- Test number
- 881300132004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,660 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 70,660 miles
- Test number
- 819015334347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,660 miles (+5)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,660 miles
- Test number
- 364772815728
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass70,655 miles (+714)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 70,655 miles
- Test number
- 562868072525
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass69,941 miles (+1,196)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 69,941 miles
- Test number
- 222832921786
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,745 miles (+722)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 68,745 miles
- Test number
- 236579481580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,023 miles (+6,199)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 68,023 miles
- Test number
- 396107651039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,824 miles (+6,165)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 61,824 miles
- Test number
- 109416697456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,659 miles (+2,664)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 55,659 miles
- Test number
- 626285465037
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass52,995 miles (+3,743)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 52,995 miles
- Test number
- 188495554430
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass49,252 miles (+5,898)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 49,252 miles
- Test number
- 799804073038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,354 miles (+11,248)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 43,354 miles
- Test number
- 655663772078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,106 miles (+9,096)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 32,106 miles
- Test number
- 425671181089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,010 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 23,010 miles
- Test number
- 943945170022
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T121 LTS
- Does T121 LTS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T121 LTS expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T121 LTS?
- The MOT on T121 LTS expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T121 LTS done?
- T121 LTS was recorded at 72,714 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 3,232 miles a year.
- Has T121 LTS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T121 LTS has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on T121 LTS 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 T121 LTS find?
- T121 LTS passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded all springs; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.
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