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Lotus Elise

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T626 FRUMOT history

T626 FRU is a purple petrol Lotus Elise first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 70,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
70,315 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T626 FRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T626 FRU was last recorded at 70,315 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,253 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,062 miles
Average per year
2,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,315 miles
  • 2025 – 69,253 miles
  • 2024 – 67,852 miles
  • 2023 – 67,130 miles
  • 2022 – 66,141 miles
  • 2021 – 65,206 miles
  • 2020 – 64,454 miles
  • 2019 – 63,566 miles
  • 2018 – 61,311 miles
  • 2017 – 59,927 miles
  • 2016 – 57,750 miles
  • 2015 – 53,961 miles
  • 2014 – 52,349 miles
  • 2013 – 50,790 miles
  • 2012 – 49,553 miles
  • 2011 – 47,511 miles
  • 2010 – 45,797 miles
  • 2009 – 42,283 miles
  • 2008 – 38,359 miles
  • 2007 – 31,477 miles
  • 2006 – 25,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail70,315 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail70,315 miles (+1,062)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,315 miles
    Test number
    953280589438
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded

  2. Pass69,253 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    69,253 miles
    Test number
    463339733728
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded

  3. Fail69,244 miles (+1,392)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,244 miles
    Test number
    350054428535
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded

  4. Pass67,852 miles (+722)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,852 miles
    Test number
    852614833033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass67,130 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,130 miles
    Test number
    993623339188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,141 miles (+935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    66,141 miles
    Test number
    611189744762
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass65,206 miles (+752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,206 miles
    Test number
    614166087238
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass64,454 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    64,454 miles
    Test number
    338052141339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,566 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,566 miles
    Test number
    216980192071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,311 miles (+1,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,311 miles
    Test number
    987565994039
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen

  11. Pass59,927 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,927 miles
    Test number
    725313498237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,750 miles (+3,789)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,750 miles
    Test number
    331234978729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,961 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,961 miles
    Test number
    239309965192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail53,953 miles (+1,604)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,953 miles
    Test number
    799616465162
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass52,349 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,349 miles
    Test number
    167069564161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,342 miles (+1,552)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,342 miles
    Test number
    325740554146
    • 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in N/S/F wheel area (possible steering arm)

  17. Pass50,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,790 miles
    Test number
    569064033158
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail50,790 miles (+1,237)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,790 miles
    Test number
    796804433183
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass49,553 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,553 miles
    Test number
    417122452192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,511 miles (+10)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,511 miles
    Test number
    975368291040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll 8 balljoints dust covers split
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTrack rod ends, covers split

  21. Fail47,501 miles (+1,704)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,501 miles
    Test number
    348955691046
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll 8 balljoints dust covers split
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTrack rod ends, covers split

  22. Pass45,797 miles (+3,514)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,797 miles
    Test number
    142656490038
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front headlight aims high
    • NoteWiper blade smeary

  23. Pass42,283 miles (+181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,283 miles
    Test number
    661196609196
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail42,102 miles (+3,743)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,102 miles
    Test number
    970328799033
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Fail38,359 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,359 miles
    Test number
    721487308101
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass38,359 miles (+6,882)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,359 miles
    Test number
    950527308157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,477 miles (+5,606)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,477 miles
    Test number
    122344797050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,871 miles
    Test number
    113290096434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail25,871 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,871 miles
    Test number
    862630996029
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about T626 FRU

Does T626 FRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T626 FRU expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T626 FRU?
The MOT on T626 FRU expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T626 FRU done?
T626 FRU was recorded at 70,315 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 2,164 miles a year.
Has T626 FRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T626 FRU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T626 FRU 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 T626 FRU find?
T626 FRU failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect and 1 advisory: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; front and rear suspension corroded.

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