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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T50 MRCMOT history

T50 MRC is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 29,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
29,689 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T50 MRC
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
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
21 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T50 MRC was last recorded at 29,689 miles on 21 May 2025, 368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,321 miles · 3 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
368 miles
Average per year
693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 29,689 miles
  • 2024 – 29,321 miles
  • 2023 – 28,903 miles
  • 2021 – 28,628 miles
  • 2020 – 28,021 miles
  • 2019 – 26,472 miles
  • 2018 – 26,114 miles
  • 2017 – 25,213 miles
  • 2016 – 24,445 miles
  • 2014 – 24,161 miles
  • 2013 – 22,854 miles
  • 2012 – 22,400 miles
  • 2011 – 19,566 miles
  • 2010 – 19,550 miles
  • 2009 – 18,390 miles
  • 2008 – 17,983 miles
  • 2007 – 17,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,689 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,689 miles (+368)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    29,689 miles
    Test number
    712408517737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass29,321 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    29,321 miles
    Test number
    530453004723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail29,284 miles (+381)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,284 miles
    Test number
    665376453760
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass28,903 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    28,903 miles
    Test number
    976303209755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass28,628 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    28,628 miles
    Test number
    950301811415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,021 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    28,021 miles
    Test number
    556096468573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,642 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    27,642 miles
    Test number
    329823572443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    26,472 miles
    Test number
    329180305120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail26,472 miles (+358)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,472 miles
    Test number
    362631360996
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Pass26,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    26,114 miles
    Test number
    519804665789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail26,114 miles (+901)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,114 miles
    Test number
    993217927984
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Pass25,213 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    25,213 miles
    Test number
    516968510584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,445 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,445 miles
    Test number
    326735918635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,161 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    24,161 miles
    Test number
    655562544134
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail24,161 miles (+1,307)1 failure2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,161 miles
    Test number
    219932544496
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass22,854 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,854 miles
    Test number
    377374743193
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail22,854 miles (+454)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,854 miles
    Test number
    209224443149
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass22,400 miles (+2,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,400 miles
    Test number
    209519942120
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass19,566 miles (+16)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    19,566 miles
    Test number
    176465931419
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  20. Fail19,550 miles (+1,160)1 failure2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,550 miles
    Test number
    342434140458
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  21. Pass18,390 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    18,390 miles
    Test number
    570060839260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,983 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    17,983 miles
    Test number
    533042538265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    17,405 miles
    Test number
    352613247481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T50 MRC

Does T50 MRC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T50 MRC expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T50 MRC?
The MOT on T50 MRC expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T50 MRC done?
T50 MRC was recorded at 29,689 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2025, an average of 693 miles a year.
Has T50 MRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T50 MRC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T50 MRC 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 T50 MRC find?
T50 MRC passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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