Lotus Elise
Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T447 BSSMOT history
T447 BSS is an orange petrol Lotus Elise first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 16 MOT tests, with 79,755 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 79,755 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 8 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 338 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T447 BSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T447 BSS was last recorded at 79,755 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,432 miles · 28 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 323 miles
- Average per year
- 338 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,755 miles
- 2025 – 79,432 miles
- 2024 – 79,412 miles
- 2023 – 78,942 miles
- 2022 – 78,261 miles
- 2014 – 75,742 miles
- 2011 – 74,542 miles
- 2010 – 73,987 miles
- 2009 – 73,608 miles
- 2008 – 73,278 miles
- 2006 – 73,114 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,755 miles
- AdvisoryUndertray fouling on exhaust
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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008
Full MOT history
16 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,755 miles (+323)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 79,755 miles
- Test number
- 909346743876
- AdvisoryUndertray fouling on exhaust
Pass79,432 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 79,432 miles
- Test number
- 134876389548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,421 miles (+9)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,421 miles
- Test number
- 371586913263
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fail79,412 miles (+470)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,412 miles
- Test number
- 172311458330
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass78,942 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 78,942 miles
- Test number
- 271265394342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,942 miles (+681)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,942 miles
- Test number
- 104932195888
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
Pass78,261 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 78,261 miles
- Test number
- 930367355443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,261 miles (+2,519)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,261 miles
- Test number
- 149433360962
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass75,742 miles (+1,200)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 75,742 miles
- Test number
- 327757944224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,542 miles (+555)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 74,542 miles
- Test number
- 808175391200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,987 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,987 miles
- Test number
- 171202400359
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass73,987 miles (+379)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 73,987 miles
- Test number
- 791972900378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,608 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 73,608 miles
- Test number
- 913507349210
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteSmell of fuel at o/s of vehicle.
Fail73,607 miles (+329)4 dangerous4 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,607 miles
- Test number
- 431027139268
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- DangerousNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteSmell of fuel at o/s of vehicle.
Fail73,278 miles (+164)12 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,278 miles
- Test number
- 951210778130
- FailureBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureCentre Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- 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)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth rear flexi ferrules corroding
Fail73,114 miles8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,114 miles
- Test number
- 692605336224
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about T447 BSS
- Does T447 BSS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T447 BSS is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T447 BSS?
- The MOT on T447 BSS is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T447 BSS done?
- T447 BSS was recorded at 79,755 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 338 miles a year.
- Has T447 BSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T447 BSS has failed 8 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on T447 BSS 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 T447 BSS find?
- T447 BSS passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: undertray fouling on exhaust.
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