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Lotus Elise

Blue and Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

T28 TOYMOT history

T28 TOY is a blue and green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 12 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 57,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
57,322 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T28 TOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue and Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T28 TOY was last recorded at 57,322 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,699 miles · 4 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
623 miles
Average per year
1,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,322 miles
  • 2022 – 56,699 miles
  • 2020 – 55,539 miles
  • 2019 – 53,729 miles
  • 2018 – 53,473 miles
  • 2017 – 51,399 miles
  • 2016 – 47,468 miles
  • 2014 – 47,031 miles
  • 2013 – 46,433 miles
  • 2012 – 44,196 miles
  • 2011 – 40,095 miles
  • 2010 – 39,282 miles
  • 2009 – 36,613 miles
  • 2008 – 34,410 miles
  • 2007 – 33,023 miles
  • 2006 – 31,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,322 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2016

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,322 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    57,322 miles
    Test number
    248717724417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,699 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    56,699 miles
    Test number
    120049058823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,539 miles (+1,810)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,539 miles
    Test number
    833565362768
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass53,729 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,729 miles
    Test number
    907561034263
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail53,729 miles (+256)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,729 miles
    Test number
    879220553896
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass53,473 miles (+86)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,473 miles
    Test number
    213282720012
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail53,387 miles (+1,988)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,387 miles
    Test number
    585921065577
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder shield fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass51,399 miles (+3,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,399 miles
    Test number
    683976750531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  9. Pass47,468 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,468 miles
    Test number
    481136565858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,467 miles (+436)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,467 miles
    Test number
    838964526135
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  11. Pass47,031 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,031 miles
    Test number
    798483174247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,433 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,433 miles
    Test number
    145213473213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,196 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,196 miles
    Test number
    326986372233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,974 miles (+3,879)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,974 miles
    Test number
    445444162213
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass40,095 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,095 miles
    Test number
    606701171201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail40,087 miles (+805)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,087 miles
    Test number
    246459361266
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass39,282 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,282 miles
    Test number
    352073670212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,613 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,613 miles
    Test number
    564718849295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,410 miles (+1,387)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,410 miles
    Test number
    693300468243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f steering rack end

  20. Pass33,023 miles (+1,795)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,023 miles
    Test number
    701302397121
    • NoteCar modified for track use

  21. Fail31,228 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,228 miles
    Test number
    282557226029
    • 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)

Questions about T28 TOY

Does T28 TOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T28 TOY is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T28 TOY?
The MOT on T28 TOY is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T28 TOY done?
T28 TOY was recorded at 57,322 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 1,278 miles a year.
Has T28 TOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T28 TOY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T28 TOY 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 T28 TOY find?
T28 TOY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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