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Lotus Elise

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

T31 SAYMOT history

T31 SAY is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 3 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 59,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
59,834 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 SAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 SAY was last recorded at 59,834 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,367 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
467 miles
Average per year
1,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,834 miles
  • 2024 – 59,367 miles
  • 2023 – 58,739 miles
  • 2022 – 58,216 miles
  • 2020 – 58,176 miles
  • 2019 – 58,018 miles
  • 2018 – 57,599 miles
  • 2017 – 57,507 miles
  • 2016 – 57,340 miles
  • 2015 – 57,148 miles
  • 2014 – 56,838 miles
  • 2013 – 56,105 miles
  • 2012 – 54,103 miles
  • 2011 – 48,046 miles
  • 2010 – 42,188 miles
  • 2008 – 40,630 miles
  • 2007 – 37,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,834 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,834 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    59,834 miles
    Test number
    629911541310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,367 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    59,367 miles
    Test number
    489814293141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,739 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    58,739 miles
    Test number
    956427351996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,413 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    58,413 miles
    Test number
    433716178888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,216 miles
    Test number
    216855916364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,216 miles (+40)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,216 miles
    Test number
    157131938107
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass58,176 miles (+158)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,176 miles
    Test number
    376797078253
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front wiper smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front hubs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres stepped

  8. Pass58,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,018 miles
    Test number
    376848861838
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres have cracks in treads
    • AdvisoryFull underbody trays fitted

  9. Fail58,018 miles (+419)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,018 miles
    Test number
    201052630926
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres have cracks in treads
    • AdvisoryFull underbody trays fitted

  10. Pass57,599 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,599 miles
    Test number
    979021237033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,507 miles (+167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,507 miles
    Test number
    246921262039
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass57,340 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,340 miles
    Test number
    609996965560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,148 miles (+310)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,148 miles
    Test number
    378880675079
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine light on dash

  14. Pass56,838 miles (+733)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,838 miles
    Test number
    497010994041
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront pads wearing thinner on inside

  15. Pass56,105 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,105 miles
    Test number
    748817783085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,040 miles (+1,937)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,040 miles
    Test number
    626805583010
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  17. Pass54,103 miles (+6,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,103 miles
    Test number
    699029582017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass48,046 miles (+5,858)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,046 miles
    Test number
    626577681088
    • NoteBoth front tyres are cracked and perished but not showing webbing at time of test.

  19. Pass42,188 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,188 miles
    Test number
    414220890040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,071 miles (+1,441)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,071 miles
    Test number
    914525350002
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  21. Pass40,630 miles (+2,834)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,630 miles
    Test number
    661142758208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass37,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,796 miles
    Test number
    130586937220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 SAY

Does T31 SAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 SAY is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T31 SAY?
The MOT on T31 SAY is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T31 SAY done?
T31 SAY was recorded at 59,834 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 1,213 miles a year.
Has T31 SAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 SAY has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T31 SAY 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 T31 SAY find?
T31 SAY passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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