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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T393 YHOMOT history

T393 YHO is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 4 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 41,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2026
Mileage
41,312 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T393 YHO
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
4 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T393 YHO was last recorded at 41,312 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,549 miles · 9 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
763 miles
Average per year
720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,312 miles
  • 2024 – 40,549 miles
  • 2023 – 39,292 miles
  • 2022 – 39,027 miles
  • 2021 – 38,164 miles
  • 2019 – 38,048 miles
  • 2018 – 37,995 miles
  • 2017 – 37,926 miles
  • 2016 – 37,733 miles
  • 2015 – 37,451 miles
  • 2014 – 37,254 miles
  • 2013 – 37,008 miles
  • 2012 – 36,350 miles
  • 2011 – 35,351 miles
  • 2010 – 34,588 miles
  • 2009 – 33,500 miles
  • 2005 – 27,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,312 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,312 miles (+763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    41,312 miles
    Test number
    911804122352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
  2. Pass40,549 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    40,549 miles
    Test number
    484449823839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail40,548 miles (+1,256)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,548 miles
    Test number
    732214845901
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass39,292 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    39,292 miles
    Test number
    763336094234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,027 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,027 miles
    Test number
    325506696028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,164 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    38,164 miles
    Test number
    847643221036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,048 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,048 miles
    Test number
    154994544924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass37,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    37,995 miles
    Test number
    401088363081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted
  9. Fail37,995 miles (+69)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,995 miles
    Test number
    347368733044
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted
  10. Pass37,926 miles (+193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    37,926 miles
    Test number
    462649621994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass37,733 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,733 miles
    Test number
    811823406472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,451 miles (+197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,451 miles
    Test number
    998318283092
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre is at 3mm
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre is at 3mm
  13. Pass37,254 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,254 miles
    Test number
    339885854494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,008 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,008 miles
    Test number
    855442263223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,350 miles (+999)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,350 miles
    Test number
    265933462217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,351 miles (+763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,351 miles
    Test number
    918946461248
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass34,588 miles (+1,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,588 miles
    Test number
    882569340311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass33,500 miles (+6,370)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,500 miles
    Test number
    581402359377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    27,130 miles
    Test number
    610640305270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T393 YHO

Does T393 YHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T393 YHO expired on 11 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T393 YHO?
The MOT on T393 YHO expired on 11 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T393 YHO done?
T393 YHO was recorded at 41,312 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 720 miles a year.
Has T393 YHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T393 YHO has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T393 YHO 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 T393 YHO find?
T393 YHO passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play.

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