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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

T18 SDTMOT history

T18 SDT is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 24 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
73,560 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 SDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 SDT was last recorded at 73,560 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,536 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
2,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,560 miles
  • 2024 – 73,536 miles
  • 2023 – 73,106 miles
  • 2022 – 71,565 miles
  • 2020 – 70,676 miles
  • 2019 – 68,346 miles
  • 2018 – 68,255 miles
  • 2017 – 65,118 miles
  • 2016 – 64,719 miles
  • 2015 – 63,775 miles
  • 2014 – 63,283 miles
  • 2013 – 60,976 miles
  • 2012 – 55,200 miles
  • 2011 – 50,235 miles
  • 2010 – 45,512 miles
  • 2009 – 40,861 miles
  • 2008 – 35,831 miles
  • 2007 – 29,960 miles
  • 2006 – 17,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,560 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass73,560 miles (+24)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    73,560 miles
    Test number
    177871339721
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass73,536 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,536 miles
    Test number
    618540361363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,106 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,106 miles
    Test number
    316830395154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail73,090 miles (+1,525)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,090 miles
    Test number
    463133355540
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass71,565 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,565 miles
    Test number
    233781815998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,676 miles (+2,330)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    70,676 miles
    Test number
    901792017996
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass68,346 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,346 miles
    Test number
    468935945319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,255 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,255 miles
    Test number
    973147323463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,118 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,118 miles
    Test number
    809170849949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,719 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,719 miles
    Test number
    933040874617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,775 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,775 miles
    Test number
    286593879287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,283 miles (+2,307)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,283 miles
    Test number
    616057264245
    • NoteCoolant leak

  13. Pass60,976 miles (+5,776)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,976 miles
    Test number
    927809253281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass55,200 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,200 miles
    Test number
    686505652234
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail55,133 miles (+4,898)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,133 miles
    Test number
    615305352224
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  16. Pass50,235 miles (+4,723)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,235 miles
    Test number
    297437381121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,512 miles
    Test number
    240319380415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,512 miles (+4,651)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,512 miles
    Test number
    954709980191
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass40,861 miles (+5,030)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,861 miles
    Test number
    912655699118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,831 miles (+5,871)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,831 miles
    Test number
    752319998117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,960 miles (+11,998)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,960 miles
    Test number
    444698187083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,962 miles
    Test number
    104497686018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 SDT

Does T18 SDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 SDT is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 SDT?
The MOT on T18 SDT is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 SDT done?
T18 SDT was recorded at 73,560 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 2,770 miles a year.
Has T18 SDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 SDT has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T18 SDT 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 T18 SDT find?
T18 SDT passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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