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Lotus Elise

Purple · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

T555 RONMOT history

T555 RON is a purple petrol Lotus Elise first used on 27 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 19,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2026
Mileage
19,368 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 RON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2026
Latest MOT test
22 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 RON was last recorded at 19,368 miles on 22 May 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
19,368 miles · 1 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 19,368 miles
  • 2023 – 19,368 miles
  • 2015 – 19,095 miles
  • 2013 – 18,633 miles
  • 2012 – 18,337 miles
  • 2011 – 17,040 miles
  • 2010 – 15,716 miles
  • 2009 – 14,257 miles
  • 2008 – 12,125 miles
  • 2007 – 9,388 miles
  • 2006 – 7,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,368 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,368 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    19,368 miles
    Test number
    758210776054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass19,368 miles (+273)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    19,368 miles
    Test number
    180346206318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre date stamped year 2000
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slight corrosion and pitting
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative

  3. Pass19,095 miles (+462)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    19,095 miles
    Test number
    305937525153
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTiming belt history
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  4. Pass18,633 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    18,633 miles
    Test number
    987721493176
    • NoteFront reg plate damaged

  5. Fail18,633 miles (+296)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,633 miles
    Test number
    597171093163
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront reg plate damaged

  6. Pass18,337 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,337 miles
    Test number
    258790432170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFRONT REG PLATE DAMAGED
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Fail18,337 miles (+1,297)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,337 miles
    Test number
    728080332180
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFRONT REG PLATE DAMAGED
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass17,040 miles (+3)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,040 miles
    Test number
    585646221173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFRONT REG PLATE DAMAGED
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY PITTED.
    • NoteRECOMMEND BRAKE FLUID CHANGE.
    • NoteTIMING BELT HISTORY

  9. Fail17,037 miles (+1,321)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,037 miles
    Test number
    285503021480
    • FailureFront Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFRONT REG PLATE DAMAGED
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY PITTED.
    • NoteRECOMMEND BRAKE FLUID CHANGE.
    • NoteTIMING BELT HISTORY

  10. Pass15,716 miles (+1,459)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    15,716 miles
    Test number
    871165580081
    • NoteBoot release cable insecure
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteFront reg plate damaged

  11. Pass14,257 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    14,257 miles
    Test number
    311857299074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail14,230 miles (+2,105)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,230 miles
    Test number
    643809089063
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass12,125 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    12,125 miles
    Test number
    312298388079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,388 miles (+1,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    9,388 miles
    Test number
    743953077029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass7,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    7,773 miles
    Test number
    460745976015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 RON

Does T555 RON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T555 RON expired on 21 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T555 RON?
The MOT on T555 RON expired on 21 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T555 RON done?
T555 RON was recorded at 19,368 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2025, an average of 604 miles a year.
Has T555 RON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 RON has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2013.
Has the mileage on T555 RON 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 T555 RON find?
T555 RON passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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