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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T282 SFSMOT history

T282 SFS is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 17 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 65,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
65,438 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T282 SFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T282 SFS was last recorded at 65,438 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,125 miles · 15 May 2024
Between the last two tests
313 miles
Average per year
1,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,438 miles
  • 2024 – 65,125 miles
  • 2023 – 64,883 miles
  • 2022 – 64,466 miles
  • 2021 – 63,916 miles
  • 2020 – 63,191 miles
  • 2019 – 63,182 miles
  • 2018 – 62,700 miles
  • 2017 – 62,030 miles
  • 2016 – 60,576 miles
  • 2015 – 59,594 miles
  • 2014 – 57,901 miles
  • 2013 – 55,550 miles
  • 2012 – 53,203 miles
  • 2010 – 49,135 miles
  • 2009 – 45,684 miles
  • 2008 – 39,474 miles
  • 2007 – 33,119 miles
  • 2006 – 29,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,438 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Dipped beam tell tale does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass65,438 miles (+313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    65,438 miles
    Test number
    931672624868
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass65,125 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    65,125 miles
    Test number
    186525301481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,883 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    64,883 miles
    Test number
    272348467649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,864 miles (+398)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,864 miles
    Test number
    357538134766
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass64,466 miles (+550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    64,466 miles
    Test number
    993924251204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass63,916 miles (+725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    63,916 miles
    Test number
    230052162810
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak hose in engine bay seeping

  7. Pass63,191 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    63,191 miles
    Test number
    794448591775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,182 miles (+482)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,182 miles
    Test number
    115121707203
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass62,700 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,700 miles
    Test number
    185938015202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,657 miles (+627)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,657 miles
    Test number
    979390211016
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  11. Pass62,030 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,030 miles
    Test number
    834667219255
    • AdvisoryDipped beam tell tale does not illuminate

  12. Fail62,025 miles (+1,449)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,025 miles
    Test number
    319515071031
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryDipped beam tell tale does not illuminate

  13. Pass60,576 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,576 miles
    Test number
    908684309898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,594 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,594 miles
    Test number
    236883855493
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail59,594 miles (+1,693)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,594 miles
    Test number
    945763355108
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass57,901 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,901 miles
    Test number
    589252834163
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail57,893 miles (+2,343)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,893 miles
    Test number
    826447824166
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass55,550 miles (+5)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,550 miles
    Test number
    909385643151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail55,545 miles (+2,342)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,545 miles
    Test number
    775630833169
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass53,203 miles (+4,068)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,203 miles
    Test number
    386469472120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,135 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,135 miles
    Test number
    273893780117
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail49,135 miles (+3,451)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,135 miles
    Test number
    921473980177
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Fail45,684 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,684 miles
    Test number
    324939789114
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteRear brake pads nearing minimum MOT standard

  24. Pass45,684 miles (+6,210)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,684 miles
    Test number
    744789389140
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteRear brake pads nearing minimum MOT standard

  25. Pass39,474 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,474 miles
    Test number
    463943498152
    • NoteO/s/f antiroll bar link is worn

  26. Fail39,454 miles (+6,335)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,454 miles
    Test number
    520022398131
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/f antiroll bar link is worn

  27. Pass33,119 miles (+3,875)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,119 miles
    Test number
    611184867196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,244 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,244 miles
    Test number
    880817056104
    • NoteFront number plate becomeing obscure may need changeing soon.
    • NoteFront wiper blade may need changeing soon.
    • NoteSlight weep on o/s/f and n/s/r shock absorber.

Questions about T282 SFS

Does T282 SFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T282 SFS is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T282 SFS?
The MOT on T282 SFS is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T282 SFS done?
T282 SFS was recorded at 65,438 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 1,854 miles a year.
Has T282 SFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T282 SFS has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T282 SFS 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 T282 SFS find?
T282 SFS passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; front brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside.

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