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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T317 HSOMOT history

T317 HSO is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 25,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
25,511 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T317 HSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T317 HSO was last recorded at 25,511 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,891 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
620 miles
Average per year
391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,511 miles
  • 2025 – 24,891 miles
  • 2024 – 24,351 miles
  • 2023 – 23,636 miles
  • 2022 – 22,740 miles
  • 2021 – 22,458 miles
  • 2020 – 21,890 miles
  • 2019 – 21,424 miles
  • 2018 – 20,599 miles
  • 2017 – 20,034 miles
  • 2016 – 19,325 miles
  • 2015 – 18,553 miles
  • 2007 – 18,179 miles
  • 2005 – 17,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,511 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,511 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    25,511 miles
    Test number
    241104972969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass24,891 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    24,891 miles
    Test number
    208030705931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass24,351 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    24,351 miles
    Test number
    842722783641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass23,636 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    23,636 miles
    Test number
    387389400765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass22,740 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    22,740 miles
    Test number
    592636941409
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front top and bottom boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides rear top boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

  6. Fail22,740 miles (+282)2 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,740 miles
    Test number
    178864374978
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front top and bottom boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides rear top boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

  7. Pass22,458 miles (+568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    22,458 miles
    Test number
    557955361334
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass21,890 miles (+466)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    21,890 miles
    Test number
    256545399590
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged both rear starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryFront top and bottom ball joint rubbers both sides starting to crack/perish

  9. Pass21,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    21,424 miles
    Test number
    684031503044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail21,424 miles (+825)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,424 miles
    Test number
    891933022153
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass20,599 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    20,599 miles
    Test number
    645854338996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,034 miles (+709)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    20,034 miles
    Test number
    823860290981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,325 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    19,325 miles
    Test number
    496714123078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    18,553 miles
    Test number
    108201925114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail18,553 miles (+374)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,553 miles
    Test number
    488808715124
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/r brake disc in poor condition.

  16. Pass18,179 miles (+784)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,179 miles
    Test number
    530169227199
    • NoteThe nearside front spot lamp lens slightly cracked

  17. Pass17,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    17,395 miles
    Test number
    324580675273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T317 HSO

Does T317 HSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T317 HSO is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T317 HSO?
The MOT on T317 HSO is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T317 HSO done?
T317 HSO was recorded at 25,511 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 391 miles a year.
Has T317 HSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T317 HSO has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T317 HSO 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 T317 HSO find?
T317 HSO passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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