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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T295 ERAMOT history

T295 ERA is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 53,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
53,045 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T295 ERA
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
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T295 ERA was last recorded at 53,045 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,144 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
901 miles
Average per year
619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,045 miles
  • 2024 – 50,966 miles
  • 2023 – 50,946 miles
  • 2022 – 50,902 miles
  • 2021 – 50,729 miles
  • 2019 – 50,512 miles
  • 2011 – 50,332 miles
  • 2010 – 50,254 miles
  • 2009 – 50,219 miles
  • 2008 – 49,236 miles
  • 2006 – 41,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,045 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,045 miles (+901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    53,045 miles
    Test number
    476817119884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass52,144 miles (+1,178)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    52,144 miles
    Test number
    573462220962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    50,966 miles
    Test number
    214712684355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail50,966 miles (+20)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,966 miles
    Test number
    863964885098
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass50,946 miles (+44)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    50,946 miles
    Test number
    191900663526
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass50,902 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    50,902 miles
    Test number
    552955443840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,729 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    50,729 miles
    Test number
    948825328012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,512 miles
    Test number
    600542393336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,512 miles (+180)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,512 miles
    Test number
    355141501438
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass50,332 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,332 miles
    Test number
    785823071102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,254 miles
    Test number
    262626140162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,254 miles (+35)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,254 miles
    Test number
    854986040110
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass50,219 miles (+983)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,219 miles
    Test number
    884538629139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,236 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    49,236 miles
    Test number
    494154548000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,231 miles (+8,164)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,231 miles
    Test number
    303652848025
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront tyres perishing.
    • NoteHard in selecting revers gear.

  16. Pass41,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,067 miles
    Test number
    923818526200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,067 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,067 miles
    Test number
    972737626209
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T295 ERA

Does T295 ERA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T295 ERA is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T295 ERA?
The MOT on T295 ERA is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T295 ERA done?
T295 ERA was recorded at 53,045 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 619 miles a year.
Has T295 ERA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T295 ERA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T295 ERA 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 T295 ERA find?
T295 ERA passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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