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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

T5 JDTMOT history

T5 JDT is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 21 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 35,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2026
Mileage
35,692 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 JDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 JDT was last recorded at 35,692 miles on 20 Jun 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,684 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 35,692 miles
  • 2024 – 35,684 miles
  • 2023 – 35,555 miles
  • 2022 – 35,428 miles
  • 2021 – 35,304 miles
  • 2019 – 35,255 miles
  • 2018 – 35,059 miles
  • 2017 – 34,700 miles
  • 2016 – 34,210 miles
  • 2015 – 34,023 miles
  • 2014 – 31,794 miles
  • 2013 – 30,949 miles
  • 2012 – 30,667 miles
  • 2011 – 29,606 miles
  • 2010 – 28,009 miles
  • 2009 – 26,928 miles
  • 2008 – 24,745 miles
  • 2007 – 24,092 miles
  • 2006 – 23,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,692 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEngine management light on

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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,692 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    35,692 miles
    Test number
    667747843181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  2. Pass35,684 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    35,684 miles
    Test number
    373519566186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass35,555 miles (+127)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    35,555 miles
    Test number
    734958488206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass35,428 miles (+124)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    35,428 miles
    Test number
    840106860630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator insecure but not likely to become detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass35,304 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    35,304 miles
    Test number
    920003825731
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass35,255 miles (+196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,255 miles
    Test number
    127984696903
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass35,059 miles (+359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,059 miles
    Test number
    351814317995
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass34,700 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,700 miles
    Test number
    642646891460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,210 miles (+187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    34,210 miles
    Test number
    433967685980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre badly damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing and cracking.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass34,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,023 miles
    Test number
    628051260765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,023 miles (+2,229)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,023 miles
    Test number
    559592209479
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass31,794 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,794 miles
    Test number
    799345984127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,949 miles (+282)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,949 miles
    Test number
    707989483188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass30,667 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,667 miles
    Test number
    678276482158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,606 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,606 miles
    Test number
    319639481103
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass29,606 miles (+1,597)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,606 miles
    Test number
    588849781176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,009 miles (+1,081)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,009 miles
    Test number
    232401210250
    • NoteUnder trays fitted unable to fully check underside

  18. Pass26,928 miles (+2,183)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,928 miles
    Test number
    302010299132
    • NoteO/S/F road spring retainer corroded slightly.
    • NoteO/S/R driving lamp inop. (Bulb blown)
    • NoteRear road spring retainers corroding slightly.

  19. Pass24,745 miles (+653)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    24,745 miles
    Test number
    640127008206
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to wear thin,
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded and scored.
    • NoteRear brake pads starting to wear thin.

  20. Pass24,092 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    24,092 miles
    Test number
    334086217215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,073 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,073 miles
    Test number
    252551296478
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  22. Pass23,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,073 miles
    Test number
    631491896146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 JDT

Does T5 JDT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 JDT expired on 11 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 JDT?
The MOT on T5 JDT expired on 11 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 JDT done?
T5 JDT was recorded at 35,692 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2025, an average of 666 miles a year.
Has T5 JDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 JDT has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on T5 JDT 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 T5 JDT find?
T5 JDT passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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