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Lotus Elise

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc

T42 JARMOT history

T42 JAR is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 14 MOT tests, with 20,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
20,118 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
14 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 JAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 JAR was last recorded at 20,118 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
19,261 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
857 miles
Average per year
1,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,118 miles
  • 2025 – 19,261 miles
  • 2024 – 17,616 miles
  • 2023 – 16,477 miles
  • 2022 – 15,701 miles
  • 2021 – 14,092 miles
  • 2020 – 12,204 miles
  • 2019 – 12,078 miles
  • 2018 – 11,584 miles
  • 2017 – 10,300 miles
  • 2016 – 8,570 miles
  • 2015 – 7,131 miles
  • 2014 – 1,258 miles
  • 2013 – 1,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,118 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,118 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    20,118 miles
    Test number
    249108731359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass19,261 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    19,261 miles
    Test number
    817054050868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass17,616 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    17,616 miles
    Test number
    809063122843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass16,477 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    16,477 miles
    Test number
    981409823143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass15,701 miles (+1,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    15,701 miles
    Test number
    581926228492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass14,092 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    14,092 miles
    Test number
    360672246026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass12,204 miles (+126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    12,204 miles
    Test number
    285916098677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass12,078 miles (+494)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    12,078 miles
    Test number
    961496920213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass11,584 miles (+1,284)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    11,584 miles
    Test number
    670910981195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass10,300 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    10,300 miles
    Test number
    399322811482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass8,570 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    8,570 miles
    Test number
    901771150810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass7,131 miles (+5,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    7,131 miles
    Test number
    525703099406
    • AdvisoryFULL LENGHT UNDER TRAYS FITTED.
  13. Pass1,258 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    1,258 miles
    Test number
    427888474196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass1,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    1,036 miles
    Test number
    465946403252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T42 JAR

Does T42 JAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T42 JAR is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T42 JAR?
The MOT on T42 JAR is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T42 JAR done?
T42 JAR was recorded at 20,118 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 1,443 miles a year.
Has T42 JAR ever failed its MOT?
No. T42 JAR has passed all 14 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on T42 JAR 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 T42 JAR find?
T42 JAR passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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