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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T5 SJRMOT history

T5 SJR is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 62,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
62,365 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 SJR
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 SJR was last recorded at 62,365 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,207 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
158 miles
Average per year
2,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,365 miles
  • 2024 – 62,207 miles
  • 2023 – 61,328 miles
  • 2022 – 60,422 miles
  • 2021 – 57,212 miles
  • 2020 – 56,269 miles
  • 2019 – 54,988 miles
  • 2018 – 53,615 miles
  • 2017 – 52,198 miles
  • 2016 – 49,732 miles
  • 2015 – 47,432 miles
  • 2014 – 45,753 miles
  • 2013 – 43,124 miles
  • 2012 – 40,467 miles
  • 2011 – 37,653 miles
  • 2010 – 34,660 miles
  • 2009 – 32,176 miles
  • 2008 – 29,271 miles
  • 2007 – 25,906 miles
  • 2006 – 22,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,365 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,365 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    62,365 miles
    Test number
    408152860202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,207 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    62,207 miles
    Test number
    406324092367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,328 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    61,328 miles
    Test number
    652696149006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,422 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    60,422 miles
    Test number
    256224623224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail60,260 miles (+3,048)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,260 miles
    Test number
    256293271902
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass57,212 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    57,212 miles
    Test number
    640195040575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,269 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    56,269 miles
    Test number
    474459422814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,988 miles (+1,373)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,988 miles
    Test number
    761503212038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,615 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,615 miles
    Test number
    408259174343
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen
    • AdvisorySmell of fuel at tick over
  10. Fail53,501 miles (+1,303)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,501 miles
    Test number
    375459148628
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  11. Pass52,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,198 miles
    Test number
    226023745814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,198 miles (+2,466)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,198 miles
    Test number
    225769882159
    • FailureStop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass49,732 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,732 miles
    Test number
    575374558614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,432 miles (+1,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,432 miles
    Test number
    208037365426
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass45,753 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,753 miles
    Test number
    988781964114
    • NoteFront tyres perished in tread
  16. Fail45,752 miles (+2,628)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,752 miles
    Test number
    948436654117
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres perished in tread
  17. Pass43,124 miles (+2,657)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,124 miles
    Test number
    615300453146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,467 miles (+2,814)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,467 miles
    Test number
    499798052102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass37,653 miles (+2,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,653 miles
    Test number
    588172451137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass34,660 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,660 miles
    Test number
    271653150121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,176 miles (+2,905)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,176 miles
    Test number
    124850769143
    • NoteFront tyres perished in thread
  22. Pass29,271 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,271 miles
    Test number
    294610348124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,906 miles (+2,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,906 miles
    Test number
    382439227181
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass22,967 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,967 miles
    Test number
    814589436143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,966 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,966 miles
    Test number
    831588436103
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Questions about T5 SJR

Does T5 SJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 SJR is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 SJR?
The MOT on T5 SJR is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 SJR done?
T5 SJR was recorded at 62,365 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 2,021 miles a year.
Has T5 SJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 SJR has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 SJR 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 SJR find?
T5 SJR passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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