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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T502 JEXMOT history

T502 JEX is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 6 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 101,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
101,794 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T502 JEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T502 JEX was last recorded at 101,794 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Nov 2023: 87,444 miles, lower than 87,826 miles on 23 Oct 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,296 miles · 1 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
498 miles
Average per year
2,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,794 miles
  • 2024 – 90,065 miles
  • 2023 – 87,444 miles
  • 2016 – 87,112 miles
  • 2015 – 85,694 miles
  • 2014 – 85,561 miles
  • 2013 – 85,401 miles
  • 2012 – 85,375 miles
  • 2011 – 80,383 miles
  • 2010 – 74,163 miles
  • 2009 – 67,682 miles
  • 2008 – 58,040 miles
  • 2007 – 50,040 miles
  • 2006 – 44,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,794 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,794 miles (+498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    101,794 miles
    Test number
    195698119025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail101,296 miles (+11,231)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,296 miles
    Test number
    827084139886
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,065 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,065 miles
    Test number
    521048388261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,037 miles (+2,593)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,037 miles
    Test number
    863257336430
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

  5. Pass87,444 miles (-382)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,444 miles
    Test number
    441782286693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,826 miles (+714)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,826 miles
    Test number
    908673974821
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass87,112 miles (+1,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,112 miles
    Test number
    575893003253
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass85,694 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,694 miles
    Test number
    618968095127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,690 miles (+129)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,690 miles
    Test number
    386207895152
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass85,561 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,561 miles
    Test number
    658772124130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,401 miles
    Test number
    107845163458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,401 miles (+26)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,401 miles
    Test number
    499095463076
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass85,375 miles (+4,992)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,375 miles
    Test number
    129882252050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside headlamp reflecter badly corroded but still emiting image

  14. Pass80,383 miles (+6,220)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,383 miles
    Test number
    986003761017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,163 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,163 miles
    Test number
    570043160035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,157 miles (+6,475)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,157 miles
    Test number
    741870260069
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteInner faces of rear discs in poor condition

  17. Pass67,682 miles (+9,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,682 miles
    Test number
    270004769092
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass58,040 miles (+8,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,040 miles
    Test number
    402584168035
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass50,040 miles (+5,606)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,040 miles
    Test number
    902207767084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,434 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,434 miles
    Test number
    120361266098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T502 JEX

Does T502 JEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T502 JEX is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T502 JEX?
The MOT on T502 JEX is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T502 JEX done?
T502 JEX was recorded at 101,794 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 2,913 miles a year.
Has T502 JEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T502 JEX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T502 JEX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T502 JEX find?
T502 JEX passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush.

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