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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T2 FLYMOT history

T2 FLY is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 8 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 27,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2026
Mileage
27,102 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T2 FLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T2 FLY was last recorded at 27,102 miles on 1 Apr 2025, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,055 miles · 21 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 27,102 miles
  • 2024 – 27,055 miles
  • 2022 – 26,420 miles
  • 2017 – 26,368 miles
  • 2016 – 26,353 miles
  • 2015 – 26,234 miles
  • 2014 – 26,154 miles
  • 2013 – 26,019 miles
  • 2012 – 25,859 miles
  • 2011 – 25,645 miles
  • 2010 – 25,289 miles
  • 2009 – 24,630 miles
  • 2008 – 23,428 miles
  • 2007 – 21,350 miles
  • 2006 – 19,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,102 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,102 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    27,102 miles
    Test number
    387230765548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,055 miles (+635)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    27,055 miles
    Test number
    848561992572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass26,420 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    26,420 miles
    Test number
    168765045433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,368 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,368 miles
    Test number
    594197673418
    • AdvisoryMain beam switch intermittant
    • AdvisorySlight damage to front number plate
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection under car

  5. Pass26,353 miles (+119)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    26,353 miles
    Test number
    577836583220
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum.
    • AdvisoryFront wiper is smeary.
    • AdvisoryMain beam switch is intermittant and tell tale intermittant.
    • AdvisorySmall crack in front number plate.
    • AdvisoryStandard fitment undertrays preventing a full inspection of components.

  6. Pass26,234 miles (+80)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,234 miles
    Test number
    716960151019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)

  7. Pass26,154 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    26,154 miles
    Test number
    745845004210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,019 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,019 miles
    Test number
    779410213204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,859 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    25,859 miles
    Test number
    167693312233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteThe rear brake disc,s are corroded

  10. Fail25,859 miles (+214)5 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,859 miles
    Test number
    517819002238
    • FailureFront An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteThe rear brake disc,s are corroded

  11. Pass25,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,645 miles
    Test number
    717919791179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,645 miles (+356)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,645 miles
    Test number
    595089591184
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass25,289 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,289 miles
    Test number
    331787190128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,630 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,630 miles
    Test number
    660159689129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,598 miles (+1,170)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,598 miles
    Test number
    184502289193
    • 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)

  16. Pass23,428 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,428 miles
    Test number
    921853398178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,350 miles (+2,095)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,350 miles
    Test number
    891364597174
    • NoteWiper blade starting to smear screen

  18. Pass19,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,255 miles
    Test number
    383520606492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T2 FLY

Does T2 FLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T2 FLY expired on 31 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T2 FLY?
The MOT on T2 FLY expired on 31 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T2 FLY done?
T2 FLY was recorded at 27,102 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2025, an average of 420 miles a year.
Has T2 FLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T2 FLY has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2012.
Has the mileage on T2 FLY 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 FLY find?
T2 FLY passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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