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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T133 SHUMOT history

T133 SHU is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 40,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
40,767 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T133 SHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T133 SHU was last recorded at 40,767 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,870 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
897 miles
Average per year
1,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,767 miles
  • 2025 – 39,870 miles
  • 2024 – 37,898 miles
  • 2023 – 37,355 miles
  • 2022 – 35,791 miles
  • 2021 – 34,512 miles
  • 2020 – 33,947 miles
  • 2019 – 33,292 miles
  • 2018 – 32,081 miles
  • 2017 – 30,629 miles
  • 2016 – 29,216 miles
  • 2015 – 27,959 miles
  • 2014 – 25,961 miles
  • 2013 – 24,737 miles
  • 2012 – 22,669 miles
  • 2011 – 20,432 miles
  • 2010 – 17,824 miles
  • 2009 – 16,169 miles
  • 2008 – 14,899 miles
  • 2007 – 13,603 miles
  • 2006 – 11,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,767 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front wiper blade is smeary

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass40,767 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    40,767 miles
    Test number
    848610921047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,870 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    39,870 miles
    Test number
    426055684486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,898 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    37,898 miles
    Test number
    948081496142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,355 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    37,355 miles
    Test number
    272950430462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail37,350 miles (+1,559)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,350 miles
    Test number
    164181656066
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass35,791 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    35,791 miles
    Test number
    650084348880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail35,786 miles (+1,274)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,786 miles
    Test number
    452536710153
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Attached to upper suspension arm (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split/damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass34,512 miles (+565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    34,512 miles
    Test number
    933792873573
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass33,947 miles (+655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    33,947 miles
    Test number
    729641018389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass33,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,292 miles
    Test number
    104749511499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,292 miles (+1,211)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,292 miles
    Test number
    837171607570
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass32,081 miles (+1,452)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    32,081 miles
    Test number
    890886744257
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid is dirty/contaminated, this will become an MOT failure item as of 20/05/2018
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blade is smeary
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass30,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,629 miles
    Test number
    616783121089
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blade is smeary
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail30,629 miles (+1,413)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,629 miles
    Test number
    779446419986
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blade is smeary
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass29,216 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,216 miles
    Test number
    846494782662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    27,959 miles
    Test number
    826198915124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,959 miles (+1,998)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,959 miles
    Test number
    997987815186
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass25,961 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,961 miles
    Test number
    276666624122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,737 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,737 miles
    Test number
    399189013139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,669 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,669 miles
    Test number
    156399212127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,432 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,432 miles
    Test number
    787227621129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,824 miles (+1,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    17,824 miles
    Test number
    104127620119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail16,169 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,169 miles
    Test number
    264738429487
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass16,169 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    16,169 miles
    Test number
    914388629149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail14,899 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,899 miles
    Test number
    221148838137
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass14,899 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,899 miles
    Test number
    261898538187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,603 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,603 miles
    Test number
    250509037106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    11,356 miles
    Test number
    830129636156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T133 SHU

Does T133 SHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T133 SHU is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T133 SHU?
The MOT on T133 SHU is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T133 SHU done?
T133 SHU was recorded at 40,767 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 1,466 miles a year.
Has T133 SHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T133 SHU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T133 SHU 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 T133 SHU find?
T133 SHU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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