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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T705 JRJMOT history

T705 JRJ is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2024
Mileage
124,991 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T705 JRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T705 JRJ was last recorded at 124,991 miles on 26 Oct 2023, 3,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Sept 2020: 115,068 miles, lower than 135,873 miles on 27 Sept 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
121,187 miles · 4 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,804 miles
Average per year
4,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,991 miles
  • 2022 – 121,187 miles
  • 2021 – 117,947 miles
  • 2020 – 115,068 miles
  • 2019 – 135,873 miles
  • 2018 – 108,965 miles
  • 2017 – 105,552 miles
  • 2016 – 102,879 miles
  • 2015 – 99,512 miles
  • 2014 – 90,121 miles
  • 2013 – 87,065 miles
  • 2012 – 77,054 miles
  • 2011 – 65,760 miles
  • 2010 – 65,702 miles
  • 2009 – 60,448 miles
  • 2008 – 56,155 miles
  • 2007 – 53,341 miles
  • 2006 – 49,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,991 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,991 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,991 miles
    Test number
    861057601790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,187 miles (+3,240)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,187 miles
    Test number
    168617536122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,947 miles (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,947 miles
    Test number
    787868406518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,068 miles (-20,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,068 miles
    Test number
    681537083371
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass135,873 miles (+26,908)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    135,873 miles
    Test number
    409141756629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,965 miles (+3,413)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,965 miles
    Test number
    305245696611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,552 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,552 miles
    Test number
    107403633760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,879 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,879 miles
    Test number
    963710098212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,512 miles (+9,391)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,512 miles
    Test number
    401422371484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,121 miles (+3,056)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,121 miles
    Test number
    789159244207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass87,065 miles (+61)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,065 miles
    Test number
    188976563296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear offside nearside road springs corroded ,all,
    • NoteOffside nearside rear roughness when spinning wheels unable to determin
    • NoteStone chip passengers side middle area
    • NoteUnable to see offside nearside front inner brake pads
    • NoteVehisle been standing for period

  12. Fail87,004 miles (+9,950)2 dangerous5 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,004 miles
    Test number
    475061773161
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside nearside rear roughness when spinning wheel unable to determin
    • NoteStone chip passengers side middle area
    • NoteUnable to see both front inner brake pads

  13. Pass77,054 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,054 miles
    Test number
    536876212248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,791 miles (+11,031)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,791 miles
    Test number
    185365102203
    • 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  15. Pass65,760 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    65,760 miles
    Test number
    509510701219
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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
    • NotePart of high level brake light not working

  16. Fail65,760 miles (+58)3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,760 miles
    Test number
    706640501212
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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
    • NotePart of high level brake light not working

  17. Pass65,702 miles (+5,254)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,702 miles
    Test number
    654304040163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,448 miles (+4,293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,448 miles
    Test number
    121789289427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass56,155 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,155 miles
    Test number
    162092398426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,341 miles (+3,757)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,341 miles
    Test number
    402759077027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    49,584 miles
    Test number
    870481886022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T705 JRJ

Does T705 JRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T705 JRJ expired on 25 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T705 JRJ?
The MOT on T705 JRJ expired on 25 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T705 JRJ done?
T705 JRJ was recorded at 124,991 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2023, an average of 4,285 miles a year.
Has T705 JRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T705 JRJ has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2013.
Has the mileage on T705 JRJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T705 JRJ find?
T705 JRJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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