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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T377 BBKMOT history

T377 BBK is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2026
Mileage
78,224 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T377 BBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T377 BBK was last recorded at 78,224 miles on 3 Feb 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,205 miles · 9 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
3,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,224 miles
  • 2023 – 78,205 miles
  • 2022 – 77,405 miles
  • 2021 – 76,719 miles
  • 2020 – 75,690 miles
  • 2019 – 74,898 miles
  • 2018 – 73,439 miles
  • 2017 – 68,696 miles
  • 2016 – 63,584 miles
  • 2015 – 58,943 miles
  • 2014 – 53,104 miles
  • 2013 – 52,232 miles
  • 2012 – 47,815 miles
  • 2011 – 41,414 miles
  • 2010 – 36,832 miles
  • 2009 – 28,065 miles
  • 2008 – 21,545 miles
  • 2007 – 21,130 miles
  • 2006 – 19,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,224 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,224 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    78,224 miles
    Test number
    773529845408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,205 miles (+800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    78,205 miles
    Test number
    564083155432
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass77,405 miles (+686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,405 miles
    Test number
    340864072273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass76,719 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,719 miles
    Test number
    291814422089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,690 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,690 miles
    Test number
    859992480231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,898 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    74,898 miles
    Test number
    287548932587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,439 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,439 miles
    Test number
    986162813242
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail73,438 miles (+4,742)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,438 miles
    Test number
    576630692781
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass68,696 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,696 miles
    Test number
    762862326141
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail68,696 miles (+5,112)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,696 miles
    Test number
    516262938316
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass63,584 miles (+4,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,584 miles
    Test number
    368426282878
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass58,943 miles (+5,839)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,943 miles
    Test number
    927651385169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,104 miles (+5)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,104 miles
    Test number
    749837674122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroding

  14. Fail53,099 miles (+867)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,099 miles
    Test number
    705356174134
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • 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 Front 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroding

  15. Pass52,232 miles (+4,417)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,232 miles
    Test number
    525606173173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass47,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,815 miles
    Test number
    206280372109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,815 miles (+6,401)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,815 miles
    Test number
    515043562113
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass41,414 miles (+4,582)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    41,414 miles
    Test number
    686542181197
    • NoteBoth track rod end gaiters split
    • NoteSlight play in both steering rack inner joints
    • NoteWiper poor

  19. Pass36,832 miles (+8,767)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,832 miles
    Test number
    191323750180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,065 miles (+6,520)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,065 miles
    Test number
    663013779192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,545 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,545 miles
    Test number
    654044388181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,130 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,130 miles
    Test number
    142647667193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,881 miles
    Test number
    292923956423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T377 BBK

Does T377 BBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T377 BBK expired on 2 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T377 BBK?
The MOT on T377 BBK expired on 2 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T377 BBK done?
T377 BBK was recorded at 78,224 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 3,124 miles a year.
Has T377 BBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T377 BBK has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on T377 BBK 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 T377 BBK find?
T377 BBK passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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