Lotus Elise
White and Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
T23 MJOMOT history
T23 MJO is a white and green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,456 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 84,456 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,614 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T23 MJO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Colour
- White and Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T23 MJO was last recorded at 84,456 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 May 2019: 79,994 miles, lower than 79,997 miles on 16 May 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 84,178 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 278 miles
- Average per year
- 3,614 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,456 miles
- 2025 – 84,178 miles
- 2023 – 83,572 miles
- 2022 – 83,255 miles
- 2021 – 82,578 miles
- 2020 – 81,593 miles
- 2019 – 79,994 miles
- 2018 – 78,869 miles
- 2017 – 78,479 miles
- 2016 – 77,471 miles
- 2015 – 75,128 miles
- 2014 – 72,806 miles
- 2013 – 70,266 miles
- 2012 – 64,329 miles
- 2011 – 53,339 miles
- 2010 – 44,918 miles
- 2009 – 30,433 miles
- 2008 – 23,250 miles
- 2007 – 17,339 miles
- 2006 – 12,954 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,456 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Nearside centre of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres 16 years old, Rear tyres 12/13 years old.
- AdvisoryGeneral light corrosion to suspension components/coil springs (heavier corrosion to front springs).
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.
General light corrosion to suspension components/coil springs.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Nearside centre.
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Coil spring corroded All suspension coil springs corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All hub carriers corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,456 miles (+278)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 84,456 miles
- Test number
- 430381273571
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Nearside centre of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres 16 years old, Rear tyres 12/13 years old.
- AdvisoryGeneral light corrosion to suspension components/coil springs (heavier corrosion to front springs).
Pass84,178 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 84,178 miles
- Test number
- 552443578003
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Nearside centre. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres 15 years old, Rear tyres 11/12 years old.
- AdvisoryGeneral light corrosion to suspension components/coil springs.
PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 353665638573
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Nearside centre. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral light corrosion to suspension components/coil springs.
Pass83,572 miles (+317)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 83,572 miles
- Test number
- 986942702283
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bars corroded but not seriously weakened
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All suspension coil springs corroded.
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All hub carriers corroded.
Pass83,255 miles (+677)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 83,255 miles
- Test number
- 539889865636
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs worn/corroding/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All suspension coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All hub carriers corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass82,578 miles (+985)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 82,578 miles
- Test number
- 687013994641
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All suspension coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All hub carriers corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass81,593 miles (+1,599)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 81,593 miles
- Test number
- 100043657411
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension arms and hub carriers corroding.
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All shock springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass79,994 miles (-3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 79,994 miles
- Test number
- 114275159944
- AdvisoryFront Coil springs corroded
Fail79,997 miles (+1,128)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,997 miles
- Test number
- 793835094402
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil springs corroded
Pass78,869 miles (+390)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2019
- Odometer
- 78,869 miles
- Test number
- 496733881324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,479 miles (+1,008)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 78,479 miles
- Test number
- 344889061436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,471 miles (+2,343)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 77,471 miles
- Test number
- 378074492349
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCorroded exhaust
Pass75,128 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 75,128 miles
- Test number
- 458477905199
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail75,125 miles (+2,319)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,125 miles
- Test number
- 188107795062
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass72,806 miles (+2,540)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 72,806 miles
- Test number
- 675735894008
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass70,266 miles (+5,937)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 70,266 miles
- Test number
- 116596453495
- NoteBoth front brake discs corroding inner surfaces
Pass64,329 miles (+10,990)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 64,329 miles
- Test number
- 405951772211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,339 miles (+8,421)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 53,339 miles
- Test number
- 779520871286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,918 miles (+14,485)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 44,918 miles
- Test number
- 593091770249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,433 miles (+7,183)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 30,433 miles
- Test number
- 750955479254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,250 miles (+5,911)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 23,250 miles
- Test number
- 160287778202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,339 miles (+4,385)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 17,339 miles
- Test number
- 621114507322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,954 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 12,954 miles
- Test number
- 940156896219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T23 MJO
- Does T23 MJO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 MJO is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T23 MJO?
- The MOT on T23 MJO is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T23 MJO done?
- T23 MJO was recorded at 84,456 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 3,614 miles a year.
- Has T23 MJO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T23 MJO has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2019.
- Has the mileage on T23 MJO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T23 MJO find?
- T23 MJO passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in nearside centre of windscreen.; front tyres 16 years old, rear tyres 12/13 years old.; general light corrosion to suspension components/coil springs (heavier corrosion to front springs)..
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