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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T247 JLFMOT history

T247 JLF is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 75,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,209 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T247 JLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T247 JLF was last recorded at 75,209 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,286 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
923 miles
Average per year
1,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,209 miles
  • 2025 – 74,286 miles
  • 2024 – 73,285 miles
  • 2023 – 72,798 miles
  • 2021 – 71,392 miles
  • 2020 – 70,492 miles
  • 2019 – 69,960 miles
  • 2017 – 69,490 miles
  • 2016 – 68,513 miles
  • 2015 – 68,369 miles
  • 2014 – 67,609 miles
  • 2013 – 65,619 miles
  • 2012 – 65,135 miles
  • 2011 – 63,847 miles
  • 2010 – 59,821 miles
  • 2009 – 56,454 miles
  • 2008 – 55,563 miles
  • 2007 – 54,122 miles
  • 2006 – 50,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,209 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,209 miles (+923)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,209 miles
    Test number
    319231597217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,286 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    74,286 miles
    Test number
    431263447266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,285 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,285 miles
    Test number
    840312606899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,798 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,798 miles
    Test number
    673029154632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,392 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,392 miles
    Test number
    318506985096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,492 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    70,492 miles
    Test number
    316511146422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,960 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    69,960 miles
    Test number
    173121021420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,490 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    69,490 miles
    Test number
    818786898577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,513 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,513 miles
    Test number
    605581335530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,369 miles
    Test number
    226344185449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,369 miles (+760)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,369 miles
    Test number
    288264785440
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  12. Pass67,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,609 miles
    Test number
    379285364175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,609 miles (+1,990)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,609 miles
    Test number
    267304964478
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass65,619 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,619 miles
    Test number
    468630013108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,135 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,135 miles
    Test number
    498135522191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,847 miles (+4,026)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    63,847 miles
    Test number
    588343131194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,821 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,821 miles
    Test number
    222354610188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,454 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,454 miles
    Test number
    533465939135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,563 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,563 miles
    Test number
    521839128146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,122 miles (+3,223)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,122 miles
    Test number
    213008607188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,899 miles
    Test number
    213902016156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about T247 JLF

Does T247 JLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T247 JLF is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T247 JLF?
The MOT on T247 JLF is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T247 JLF done?
T247 JLF was recorded at 75,209 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 1,221 miles a year.
Has T247 JLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T247 JLF has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on T247 JLF 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 T247 JLF find?
T247 JLF passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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