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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T13 LTSMOT history

T13 LTS is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,974 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 LTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 LTS was last recorded at 87,974 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,910 miles · 22 May 2023
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
2,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,974 miles
  • 2023 – 87,910 miles
  • 2022 – 87,658 miles
  • 2021 – 87,458 miles
  • 2018 – 87,348 miles
  • 2017 – 86,521 miles
  • 2016 – 85,581 miles
  • 2015 – 84,566 miles
  • 2014 – 82,671 miles
  • 2012 – 79,085 miles
  • 2011 – 76,592 miles
  • 2010 – 71,529 miles
  • 2009 – 69,001 miles
  • 2008 – 62,112 miles
  • 2007 – 55,066 miles
  • 2006 – 48,550 miles
  • 2005 – 40,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,974 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,974 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,974 miles
    Test number
    537365346613
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection

  2. Fail87,910 miles (+252)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,910 miles
    Test number
    649913710529
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits CO (8.2.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass87,658 miles (+200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,658 miles
    Test number
    132148745513
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass87,458 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    87,458 miles
    Test number
    924035124998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,348 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,348 miles
    Test number
    986289720164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,521 miles (+270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,521 miles
    Test number
    166368319869
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail86,251 miles (+670)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,251 miles
    Test number
    709099477619
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass85,581 miles (+1,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,581 miles
    Test number
    650824093104
    • 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass84,566 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,566 miles
    Test number
    437416585018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,548 miles (+1,877)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,548 miles
    Test number
    199222385076
    • FailureNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • NoteFront windscreen smears

  11. Pass82,671 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,671 miles
    Test number
    198463044049
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded

  12. Fail82,686 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,686 miles
    Test number
    997293044049
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail82,686 miles (+3,601)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,686 miles
    Test number
    818356034086
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass79,085 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    79,085 miles
    Test number
    715062252325
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail79,077 miles (+2,485)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,077 miles
    Test number
    787257242318
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass76,592 miles (+5,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,592 miles
    Test number
    805398541322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass71,529 miles (+2,528)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    71,529 miles
    Test number
    182783040331
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly corroded

  18. Pass69,001 miles (+6,889)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    69,001 miles
    Test number
    101802749352
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  19. Pass62,112 miles (+7,046)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    62,112 miles
    Test number
    304503448315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,066 miles (+6,516)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    55,066 miles
    Test number
    172937737318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,550 miles (+7,801)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    48,550 miles
    Test number
    624820946380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    40,749 miles
    Test number
    401033345436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    40,749 miles
    Test number
    671883545397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T13 LTS

Does T13 LTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T13 LTS is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T13 LTS?
The MOT on T13 LTS is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T13 LTS done?
T13 LTS was recorded at 87,974 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 2,318 miles a year.
Has T13 LTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 LTS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T13 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 T13 LTS find?
T13 LTS passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: under tray fitted not allowing full inspection.

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