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Lotus Elise

White · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

T3 XGEMOT history

T3 XGE is a white petrol Lotus Elise first used on 30 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,235 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 XGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 XGE was last recorded at 85,235 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,898 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
337 miles
Average per year
2,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,235 miles
  • 2025 – 84,898 miles
  • 2024 – 84,037 miles
  • 2023 – 81,721 miles
  • 2021 – 81,029 miles
  • 2020 – 80,574 miles
  • 2019 – 80,084 miles
  • 2018 – 79,891 miles
  • 2017 – 79,527 miles
  • 2016 – 79,510 miles
  • 2015 – 78,966 miles
  • 2013 – 77,890 miles
  • 2012 – 75,711 miles
  • 2011 – 72,025 miles
  • 2010 – 68,493 miles
  • 2009 – 66,112 miles
  • 2008 – 56,863 miles
  • 2007 – 37,071 miles
  • 2006 – 27,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,235 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,235 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,235 miles
    Test number
    125024183006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,898 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    84,898 miles
    Test number
    136663171273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,037 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    84,037 miles
    Test number
    160229082059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,721 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    81,721 miles
    Test number
    675982916359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,029 miles (+455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    81,029 miles
    Test number
    694144970787
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  6. Pass80,574 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    80,574 miles
    Test number
    569900710328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,084 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,084 miles
    Test number
    210818481072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,891 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,891 miles
    Test number
    418280271670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,527 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,527 miles
    Test number
    228908994201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,510 miles (+544)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,510 miles
    Test number
    369737469549
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass78,966 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,966 miles
    Test number
    119663465171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,890 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    77,890 miles
    Test number
    499186803217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,711 miles
    Test number
    875920352193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,711 miles (+3,686)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,711 miles
    Test number
    928569042142
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  15. Pass72,025 miles (+3,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,025 miles
    Test number
    978378931128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass68,493 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,493 miles
    Test number
    104879240184
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing noisy

  17. Fail68,492 miles (+2,380)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,492 miles
    Test number
    871295440185
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing noisy

  18. Pass66,112 miles (+9,249)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,112 miles
    Test number
    274142459484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass56,863 miles (+19,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    56,863 miles
    Test number
    512742708372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  20. Pass37,071 miles (+9,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,071 miles
    Test number
    553397957100
    • 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)

  21. Pass27,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,587 miles
    Test number
    990140456147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 XGE

Does T3 XGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 XGE is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 XGE?
The MOT on T3 XGE is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 XGE done?
T3 XGE was recorded at 85,235 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 2,844 miles a year.
Has T3 XGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 XGE has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on T3 XGE 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 XGE find?
T3 XGE passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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