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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T711 BLOMOT history

T711 BLO is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 48,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
48,193 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T711 BLO
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
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T711 BLO was last recorded at 48,193 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,989 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
204 miles
Average per year
934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,193 miles
  • 2024 – 47,989 miles
  • 2023 – 47,749 miles
  • 2022 – 47,647 miles
  • 2021 – 47,489 miles
  • 2020 – 47,306 miles
  • 2019 – 46,727 miles
  • 2018 – 46,171 miles
  • 2017 – 45,607 miles
  • 2016 – 43,825 miles
  • 2015 – 43,211 miles
  • 2014 – 42,579 miles
  • 2013 – 41,163 miles
  • 2012 – 40,428 miles
  • 2011 – 39,759 miles
  • 2010 – 38,558 miles
  • 2009 – 37,065 miles
  • 2008 – 35,198 miles
  • 2007 – 33,571 miles
  • 2006 – 30,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,193 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,193 miles (+204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    48,193 miles
    Test number
    924910853337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass47,989 miles (+240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    47,989 miles
    Test number
    343898589290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Toe link joint has slight play.

  3. Pass47,749 miles (+102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    47,749 miles
    Test number
    163478762956
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight play in near side rear outer toe link

  4. Pass47,647 miles (+158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,647 miles
    Test number
    171569717240
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear outer toe links

  5. Pass47,489 miles (+183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    47,489 miles
    Test number
    954027300518
    • AdvisorySlight play in NSR outer toe link
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner steering rack joints

  6. Pass47,306 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,306 miles
    Test number
    511132767445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,727 miles (+556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,727 miles
    Test number
    526735839257
    • AdvisorySlight play to NSR outer toe link.
    • AdvisorySlight play to inner steering rack joints.

  8. Pass46,171 miles (+564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,171 miles
    Test number
    168882991437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass45,607 miles (+1,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,607 miles
    Test number
    569395769416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass43,825 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,825 miles
    Test number
    409182673291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight movement in rear brake caliper lower sliders

  11. Fail43,791 miles (+580)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,791 miles
    Test number
    948406827262
    • 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 Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouls tie rod (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouls tie rod (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass43,211 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,211 miles
    Test number
    277423315121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,579 miles (+1,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,579 miles
    Test number
    928706314149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass41,163 miles (+735)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,163 miles
    Test number
    419029003134
    • NoteSlight play in both rear track control arms
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
    • NoteUndertray fitted

  15. Pass40,428 miles (+11)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,428 miles
    Test number
    767627632112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight play in both rear outer toe links.
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.

  16. Fail40,417 miles (+658)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,417 miles
    Test number
    679528102194
    • FailureNearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass39,759 miles (+1,201)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,759 miles
    Test number
    287271131451
    • NoteSlight play in rear outer toe links.

  18. Pass38,558 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,558 miles
    Test number
    652347910157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,065 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,065 miles
    Test number
    933687629157
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe heat shield broken, but exhaust not blowing.
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteRear tyres close to chassis when suspension on full droop.
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.

  20. Fail37,065 miles (+1,867)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,065 miles
    Test number
    671387629171
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe heat shield broken, but exhaust not blowing.
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteRear tyres close to chassis when suspension on full droop.
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.

  21. Pass35,198 miles (+1,627)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,198 miles
    Test number
    670727128129
    • NoteEngine gas irratic.
    • NoteOffside dip beam is slightly low.

  22. Pass33,571 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,571 miles
    Test number
    252325217133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,010 miles
    Test number
    980863736192
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Questions about T711 BLO

Does T711 BLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T711 BLO is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T711 BLO?
The MOT on T711 BLO is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T711 BLO done?
T711 BLO was recorded at 48,193 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 934 miles a year.
Has T711 BLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T711 BLO has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on T711 BLO 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 T711 BLO find?
T711 BLO passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear outer suspension rod ball joint has slight play.

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