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Lotus Elise

Multi-colour and Yellow · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

T25 LTSMOT history

T25 LTS is a multi-colour and yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 7 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
84,978 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T25 LTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Multi-colour and Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T25 LTS was last recorded at 84,978 miles on 15 May 2026, 575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,403 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
575 miles
Average per year
2,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,978 miles
  • 2025 – 84,403 miles
  • 2024 – 84,124 miles
  • 2023 – 83,581 miles
  • 2022 – 81,503 miles
  • 2021 – 80,659 miles
  • 2020 – 80,230 miles
  • 2019 – 79,173 miles
  • 2018 – 77,200 miles
  • 2017 – 76,033 miles
  • 2016 – 75,073 miles
  • 2015 – 73,877 miles
  • 2014 – 72,514 miles
  • 2013 – 71,628 miles
  • 2012 – 69,600 miles
  • 2011 – 67,802 miles
  • 2010 – 65,056 miles
  • 2009 – 58,441 miles
  • 2008 – 49,957 miles
  • 2007 – 41,881 miles
  • 2006 – 34,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,978 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake efficiency very low

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 position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,978 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    84,978 miles
    Test number
    154797020892
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake efficiency very low

  2. Fail84,978 miles (+575)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,978 miles
    Test number
    218884314577
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake efficiency very low

  3. Pass84,403 miles (+279)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    84,403 miles
    Test number
    775221551739
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass84,124 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    84,124 miles
    Test number
    132568156166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,581 miles (+2,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    83,581 miles
    Test number
    779775739584
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass81,503 miles (+844)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,503 miles
    Test number
    806212334672
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass80,659 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    80,659 miles
    Test number
    544614520568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,230 miles (+1,057)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,230 miles
    Test number
    914322622045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass79,173 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,173 miles
    Test number
    953669401870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,200 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,200 miles
    Test number
    733077845996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,033 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,033 miles
    Test number
    459606199230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,073 miles
    Test number
    660939430565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,073 miles (+1,196)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,073 miles
    Test number
    836681022246
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass73,877 miles (+19)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,877 miles
    Test number
    408575925179
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteWindscreen washers are weak

  15. Fail73,858 miles (+1,344)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,858 miles
    Test number
    285214615130
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteWindscreen washers are weak

  16. Pass72,514 miles (+886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,514 miles
    Test number
    299782024144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass71,628 miles (+2,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,628 miles
    Test number
    758289513110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass69,600 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,600 miles
    Test number
    738232832176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside screenwasher jet is weak

  19. Fail69,600 miles (+1,798)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,600 miles
    Test number
    858452832140
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside screenwasher jet is weak

  20. Pass67,802 miles (+2,746)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    67,802 miles
    Test number
    999175591034
    • NoteNs track rod end gaiter deteriorated
    • NoteSlight play in os steering rack inner joint
    • NoteWiper poor

  21. Pass65,056 miles (+6,615)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,056 miles
    Test number
    240360230192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,441 miles (+8,484)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,441 miles
    Test number
    923292039126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,957 miles (+8,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,957 miles
    Test number
    832773338176
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass41,881 miles (+7,756)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,881 miles
    Test number
    304091237171
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  25. Pass34,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,125 miles
    Test number
    264057936420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T25 LTS

Does T25 LTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T25 LTS is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T25 LTS?
The MOT on T25 LTS is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T25 LTS done?
T25 LTS was recorded at 84,978 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 2,543 miles a year.
Has T25 LTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T25 LTS has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T25 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 T25 LTS find?
T25 LTS passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front coolant leak; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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