Lotus logo

Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T25 PMRMOT history

T25 PMR is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 59,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
59,541 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
539 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T25 PMR in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T25 PMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T25 PMR was last recorded at 59,541 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,872 miles · 29 May 2019
Between the last two tests
2,669 miles
Average per year
539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,541 miles
  • 2019 – 56,872 miles
  • 2016 – 56,438 miles
  • 2015 – 56,380 miles
  • 2014 – 56,118 miles
  • 2013 – 55,574 miles
  • 2012 – 55,245 miles
  • 2011 – 54,634 miles
  • 2010 – 54,082 miles
  • 2009 – 51,864 miles
  • 2008 – 50,358 miles
  • 2007 – 49,986 miles
  • 2006 – 48,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,541 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure6 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Headlights slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,541 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    59,541 miles
    Test number
    191227930215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,872 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,872 miles
    Test number
    355918655784
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail56,870 miles (+432)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,870 miles
    Test number
    114016750959
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass56,438 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,438 miles
    Test number
    456584195597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,380 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,380 miles
    Test number
    429641665142
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  6. Fail56,379 miles (+261)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,379 miles
    Test number
    949306755152
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass56,118 miles (+544)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,118 miles
    Test number
    567248064187
    • NoteFront and rear (x4) brake flexi ferrules corroding
    • NoteUnder vehicle protection fitted

  8. Pass55,574 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,574 miles
    Test number
    246015963114
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner edges.

  9. Fail55,574 miles (+329)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,574 miles
    Test number
    689425563152
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner edges.
    • NoteHeadlight aim at upper limit.

  10. Pass55,245 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,245 miles
    Test number
    428452572186
    • NoteFront tyres wearing outer edges.

  11. Fail55,245 miles (+611)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,245 miles
    Test number
    729221972137
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing outer edges.
    • NoteHeadlights, aim at upper limit.

  12. Pass54,634 miles (+119)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,634 miles
    Test number
    407157761109
    • NoteHeadlights, aim at upper limit.
    • NoteOffside rear brake, slight binding.

  13. Fail54,515 miles (+433)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,515 miles
    Test number
    407361961159
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlights, aim at upper limit.
    • NoteOffside rear brake, slight binding.
    • NoteOffside rear park brake not returning, little movement.

  14. Pass54,082 miles (+82)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,082 miles
    Test number
    911692470159
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEmissions slow to correct.
    • NoteHeadlights at upper aim limit.
    • NoteNearside front tyre, cut in tread.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre, cut in sidewall.
    • NoteOffside rear park brake assy, reduced movement at caliper.
    • NoteOffside replacement steering rack gaiter fitted over original.
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  15. Fail54,000 miles (+2,136)6 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,000 miles
    Test number
    620521560100
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre, cut in tread.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre, cut in sidewall.
    • NoteOffside rear park brake assy, reduced movement at caliper.
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  16. Pass51,864 miles (+1,506)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,864 miles
    Test number
    272437159426
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in both front iner steering rack joints
    • NoteSlight restricted movement in o/s/r handbrake lever/cable

  17. Pass50,358 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,358 miles
    Test number
    492969958126
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner 3/4.

  18. Fail50,357 miles (+371)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,357 miles
    Test number
    201539658443
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner 3/4.

  19. Pass49,986 miles (+28)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,986 miles
    Test number
    332302367195
    • NoteSee advisories from vt30

  20. Fail49,958 miles (+1,279)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,958 miles
    Test number
    503353257155
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteF/n/s track rod end cover split
    • NoteF/o/s bottom ball joint cover split

  21. Pass48,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,679 miles
    Test number
    853949256126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,679 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,679 miles
    Test number
    824577256198
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r bottom ball joint very worn
    • NoteO/s/r bottom balljoint worn

Questions about T25 PMR

Does T25 PMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T25 PMR is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T25 PMR?
The MOT on T25 PMR is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T25 PMR done?
T25 PMR was recorded at 59,541 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 539 miles a year.
Has T25 PMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T25 PMR has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T25 PMR 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 PMR find?
T25 PMR passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all T25P registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.