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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T2 DHLMOT history

T2 DHL is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 52,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
52,835 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T2 DHL
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T2 DHL was last recorded at 52,835 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,115 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
720 miles
Average per year
1,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,835 miles
  • 2024 – 52,115 miles
  • 2023 – 49,899 miles
  • 2022 – 49,501 miles
  • 2021 – 48,436 miles
  • 2019 – 47,940 miles
  • 2017 – 47,922 miles
  • 2016 – 47,801 miles
  • 2013 – 47,689 miles
  • 2012 – 47,379 miles
  • 2011 – 46,607 miles
  • 2010 – 44,942 miles
  • 2009 – 42,252 miles
  • 2008 – 38,131 miles
  • 2007 – 33,990 miles
  • 2006 – 30,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,835 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFactory bonnet catch missing. Bonnet pin fitted

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.

  • Factory bonnet catch missing, Bonnet pin fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,835 miles (+720)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    52,835 miles
    Test number
    282946424566
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFactory bonnet catch missing. Bonnet pin fitted

  2. Pass52,115 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    52,115 miles
    Test number
    549072636783
    • AdvisoryFactory bonnet catch missing, Bonnet pin fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail52,115 miles (+2,216)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,115 miles
    Test number
    898009122533
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFactory bonnet catch missing, Bonnet pin fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass49,899 miles (+398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,899 miles
    Test number
    348193768405
    • AdvisoryFactory bonnet catch missing, Bonnet pin fitted

  5. Pass49,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    49,501 miles
    Test number
    324160116938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail49,501 miles (+5)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,501 miles
    Test number
    881779924670
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail49,496 miles (+1,060)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,496 miles
    Test number
    609908901262
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working All 3 stop lamps not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and close to minimum depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass48,436 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,436 miles
    Test number
    318494492552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,309 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,309 miles
    Test number
    228493682794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,940 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,940 miles
    Test number
    153404539279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,922 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,922 miles
    Test number
    123829532214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,801 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,801 miles
    Test number
    197352963146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,689 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,689 miles
    Test number
    226199023435
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail47,689 miles (+310)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,689 miles
    Test number
    507969423148
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass47,379 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,379 miles
    Test number
    158920322011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,607 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,607 miles
    Test number
    129920311022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,942 miles (+2,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,942 miles
    Test number
    754556410128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass42,252 miles (+4,121)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,252 miles
    Test number
    971597609102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,131 miles (+4,141)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,131 miles
    Test number
    604211498065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteSlight play on removeable steering wheel
    • NoteSmall split in wiper blade

  20. Pass33,990 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,990 miles
    Test number
    843351787008
    • NoteSteering wheel is of the quick release type and with both of the two locking devices engaged it is moving on the locators.

  21. Fail33,986 miles (+3,928)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,986 miles
    Test number
    710690787098
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • FailureVehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass30,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,058 miles
    Test number
    613957476008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T2 DHL

Does T2 DHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T2 DHL is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T2 DHL?
The MOT on T2 DHL is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T2 DHL done?
T2 DHL was recorded at 52,835 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 1,160 miles a year.
Has T2 DHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T2 DHL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T2 DHL 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 T2 DHL find?
T2 DHL passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen wiper blade defective; factory bonnet catch missing. bonnet pin fitted.

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