Lotus Elise
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T254 RPHMOT history
T254 RPH is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 17 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 21,568 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 21,568 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 506 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T254 RPH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 17 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T254 RPH was last recorded at 21,568 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 21,212 miles · 21 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 356 miles
- Average per year
- 506 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 21,568 miles
- 2025 – 21,212 miles
- 2024 – 20,935 miles
- 2023 – 20,799 miles
- 2022 – 20,602 miles
- 2021 – 20,200 miles
- 2020 – 19,906 miles
- 2019 – 19,502 miles
- 2018 – 19,081 miles
- 2017 – 18,846 miles
- 2016 – 18,440 miles
- 2015 – 18,088 miles
- 2014 – 17,590 miles
- 2013 – 17,180 miles
- 2012 – 16,816 miles
- 2011 – 16,187 miles
- 2010 – 15,090 miles
- 2009 – 14,156 miles
- 2008 – 13,503 miles
- 2007 – 12,699 miles
- 2006 – 11,478 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass21,568 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory9 MOTs, 2008–2017
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass21,568 miles (+356)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 21,568 miles
- Test number
- 215197115934
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass21,212 miles (+277)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 21,212 miles
- Test number
- 644985551144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,935 miles (+136)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 20,935 miles
- Test number
- 915354010192
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass20,799 miles (+197)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 20,799 miles
- Test number
- 605600082287
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nsr upper ball joint boot starting to crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre is low on inner edge and both are starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))
Pass20,602 miles (+402)4 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 20,602 miles
- Test number
- 520275852299
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass20,200 miles (+294)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 20,200 miles
- Test number
- 313035896473
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass19,906 miles (+404)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 19,906 miles
- Test number
- 566202728633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,502 miles (+421)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 19,502 miles
- Test number
- 443640751284
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass19,081 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 19,081 miles
- Test number
- 972090601217
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail19,081 miles (+235)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,081 miles
- Test number
- 879887468881
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Clutch pipe from reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass18,846 miles (+406)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 18,846 miles
- Test number
- 268616756830
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass18,440 miles (+352)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 18,440 miles
- Test number
- 681795345178
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,088 miles (+498)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 18,088 miles
- Test number
- 675444755166
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass17,590 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 17,590 miles
- Test number
- 918232864175
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail17,590 miles (+410)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,590 miles
- Test number
- 267321564114
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass17,180 miles (+364)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 17,180 miles
- Test number
- 577172973149
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass16,816 miles (+629)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 16,816 miles
- Test number
- 619375962130
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass16,187 miles (+1,097)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 16,187 miles
- Test number
- 117407661100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,090 miles (+934)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 15,090 miles
- Test number
- 340480680166
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass14,156 miles (+653)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 14,156 miles
- Test number
- 234739169121
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass13,503 miles (+804)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 13,503 miles
- Test number
- 450613388143
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass12,699 miles (+1,221)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 12,699 miles
- Test number
- 272699377143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,478 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 11,478 miles
- Test number
- 662824076157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T254 RPH
- Does T254 RPH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T254 RPH is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T254 RPH?
- The MOT on T254 RPH is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T254 RPH done?
- T254 RPH was recorded at 21,568 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 506 miles a year.
- Has T254 RPH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T254 RPH has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2018.
- Has the mileage on T254 RPH 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 T254 RPH find?
- T254 RPH passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip.
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