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Lotus Elise

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T273 EDPMOT history

T273 EDP is a purple petrol Lotus Elise first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 33,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
33,849 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T273 EDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T273 EDP was last recorded at 33,849 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,547 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
302 miles
Average per year
1,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,849 miles
  • 2024 – 33,547 miles
  • 2023 – 33,468 miles
  • 2022 – 33,024 miles
  • 2021 – 32,484 miles
  • 2020 – 31,659 miles
  • 2019 – 31,298 miles
  • 2018 – 30,654 miles
  • 2017 – 30,245 miles
  • 2016 – 29,480 miles
  • 2015 – 28,663 miles
  • 2014 – 27,403 miles
  • 2013 – 27,209 miles
  • 2012 – 26,545 miles
  • 2011 – 26,190 miles
  • 2010 – 23,747 miles
  • 2009 – 18,014 miles
  • 2008 – 16,431 miles
  • 2007 – 13,300 miles
  • 2006 – 12,569 miles
  • 2005 – 11,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,849 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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,849 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    33,849 miles
    Test number
    865309662092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    33,547 miles
    Test number
    535261742012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail33,547 miles (+79)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,547 miles
    Test number
    895429290213
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexible hose leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))

  4. Pass33,468 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    33,468 miles
    Test number
    217963693156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,024 miles (+540)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    33,024 miles
    Test number
    869266818727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass32,484 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    32,484 miles
    Test number
    648078159844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    32,342 miles
    Test number
    382137500821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail32,342 miles (+683)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,342 miles
    Test number
    509847122396
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass31,659 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    31,659 miles
    Test number
    645830689540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,298 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    31,298 miles
    Test number
    292498138745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,654 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,654 miles
    Test number
    863932005628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,245 miles (+765)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,245 miles
    Test number
    414343820175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,480 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,480 miles
    Test number
    719863140797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,472 miles (+809)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,472 miles
    Test number
    958703537184
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass28,663 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,663 miles
    Test number
    805855305113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,403 miles2 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,403 miles
    Test number
    479276534159
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass27,403 miles (+194)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,403 miles
    Test number
    559006534126
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass27,209 miles (+664)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,209 miles
    Test number
    889248223103
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  19. Pass26,545 miles (+355)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    26,545 miles
    Test number
    279981322195
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on inner edges
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low on inner edges
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass26,190 miles (+2,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,190 miles
    Test number
    856163041163
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass23,747 miles (+5,733)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,747 miles
    Test number
    452367030152
    • NoteSlight play offside front steering/suspension

  22. Pass18,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,014 miles
    Test number
    703976149110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,014 miles (+1,583)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,014 miles
    Test number
    552532149174
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  24. Pass16,431 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,431 miles
    Test number
    703560588196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail16,392 miles (+3,092)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,392 miles
    Test number
    694393678102
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass13,300 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,300 miles
    Test number
    671684477123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,569 miles (+602)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    12,569 miles
    Test number
    101150686141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    11,967 miles
    Test number
    534406465184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T273 EDP

Does T273 EDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T273 EDP is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T273 EDP?
The MOT on T273 EDP is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T273 EDP done?
T273 EDP was recorded at 33,849 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 1,072 miles a year.
Has T273 EDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T273 EDP has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T273 EDP 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 T273 EDP find?
T273 EDP passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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