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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T307 JKMMOT history

T307 JKM is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 10 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 79,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
79,053 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T307 JKM
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
10 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T307 JKM was last recorded at 79,053 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,042 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
1,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,053 miles
  • 2024 – 78,792 miles
  • 2022 – 78,474 miles
  • 2021 – 77,947 miles
  • 2019 – 77,318 miles
  • 2018 – 76,583 miles
  • 2017 – 75,613 miles
  • 2016 – 73,880 miles
  • 2015 – 72,679 miles
  • 2014 – 71,809 miles
  • 2013 – 70,737 miles
  • 2012 – 69,078 miles
  • 2011 – 66,963 miles
  • 2010 – 64,857 miles
  • 2009 – 61,349 miles
  • 2008 – 56,977 miles
  • 2007 – 54,367 miles
  • 2006 – 46,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,053 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,053 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,053 miles
    Test number
    334922964897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail79,042 miles (+250)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,042 miles
    Test number
    636916955886
    • 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))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass78,792 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,792 miles
    Test number
    310564791798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,474 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    78,474 miles
    Test number
    408176128924
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  5. Fail78,473 miles (+526)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,473 miles
    Test number
    541113577150
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  6. Pass77,947 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    77,947 miles
    Test number
    876140830755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,318 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,318 miles
    Test number
    115143466032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,583 miles (+970)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,583 miles
    Test number
    668818349690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,613 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,613 miles
    Test number
    184725321874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,880 miles (+1,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,880 miles
    Test number
    119941564190
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Pass72,679 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,679 miles
    Test number
    903827686878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,809 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,809 miles
    Test number
    508443254245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,737 miles (+1,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,737 miles
    Test number
    825258843225
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass69,078 miles (+2,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    69,078 miles
    Test number
    568245632283
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass66,963 miles (+2,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,963 miles
    Test number
    779987931226
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass64,857 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    64,857 miles
    Test number
    382915720469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,850 miles (+3,501)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,850 miles
    Test number
    440302900297
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
  18. Pass61,349 miles (+4,372)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,349 miles
    Test number
    551393089115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  19. Pass56,977 miles (+2,610)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    56,977 miles
    Test number
    471790558172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,367 miles
    Test number
    860374797197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,367 miles (+7,491)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,367 miles
    Test number
    323331897179
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass46,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    46,876 miles
    Test number
    113293806151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T307 JKM

Does T307 JKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T307 JKM expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T307 JKM?
The MOT on T307 JKM expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T307 JKM done?
T307 JKM was recorded at 79,053 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 1,662 miles a year.
Has T307 JKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T307 JKM has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T307 JKM 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 T307 JKM find?
T307 JKM passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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