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Lotus Elise

Orange · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

T3 UGEMOT history

T3 UGE is an orange petrol Lotus Elise first used on 22 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 50,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
50,366 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 UGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 UGE was last recorded at 50,366 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,460 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
906 miles
Average per year
1,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,366 miles
  • 2025 – 49,460 miles
  • 2024 – 49,212 miles
  • 2023 – 48,113 miles
  • 2022 – 46,777 miles
  • 2021 – 43,183 miles
  • 2020 – 42,818 miles
  • 2019 – 42,572 miles
  • 2018 – 41,706 miles
  • 2017 – 41,190 miles
  • 2016 – 39,562 miles
  • 2015 – 39,220 miles
  • 2014 – 38,813 miles
  • 2013 – 38,421 miles
  • 2012 – 38,203 miles
  • 2011 – 37,740 miles
  • 2010 – 37,231 miles
  • 2009 – 36,805 miles
  • 2008 – 34,192 miles
  • 2007 – 29,550 miles
  • 2006 – 23,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,366 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,366 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    50,366 miles
    Test number
    568928081052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,460 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    49,460 miles
    Test number
    240881500352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,212 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    49,212 miles
    Test number
    850951722467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,113 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    48,113 miles
    Test number
    601805968764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,777 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    46,777 miles
    Test number
    221679090402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,183 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    43,183 miles
    Test number
    281434415369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,818 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,818 miles
    Test number
    193154930300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,572 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,572 miles
    Test number
    558407653751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,706 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,706 miles
    Test number
    368245521525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,190 miles (+1,628)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,190 miles
    Test number
    331053925829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,562 miles
    Test number
    699620673213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,562 miles (+342)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,562 miles
    Test number
    470289159904
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
  13. Pass39,220 miles (+407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,220 miles
    Test number
    956215887450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Slightly (4.2.A.1a)
  14. Pass38,813 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,813 miles
    Test number
    306487744205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,421 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,421 miles
    Test number
    605996223271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,203 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,203 miles
    Test number
    506385302224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,740 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,740 miles
    Test number
    466851381136
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  18. Fail37,740 miles (+509)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,740 miles
    Test number
    986171081146
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  19. Pass37,231 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,231 miles
    Test number
    880123150121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,805 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,805 miles
    Test number
    172669349108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,192 miles (+4,642)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,192 miles
    Test number
    591653538131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,550 miles (+5,559)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,550 miles
    Test number
    244957807451
    • NoteRear brake discs appear worn raer pads appear low. Reduced performance at rear brakes.
  23. Pass23,991 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,991 miles
    Test number
    911412836140
    • NoteBattery light stays ON
    • NoteFront inner b/pads seem abit low

Questions about T3 UGE

Does T3 UGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 UGE is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 UGE?
The MOT on T3 UGE is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 UGE done?
T3 UGE was recorded at 50,366 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 1,312 miles a year.
Has T3 UGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 UGE has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on T3 UGE 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 T3 UGE find?
T3 UGE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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