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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T725 RCDMOT history

T725 RCD is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 48,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
48,478 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T725 RCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T725 RCD was last recorded at 48,478 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,411 miles · 24 Mar 2015
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,478 miles
  • 2015 – 48,411 miles
  • 2014 – 48,315 miles
  • 2012 – 48,090 miles
  • 2011 – 47,435 miles
  • 2009 – 46,895 miles
  • 2008 – 43,873 miles
  • 2007 – 40,158 miles
  • 2006 – 36,345 miles
  • 2005 – 31,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,478 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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,478 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    48,478 miles
    Test number
    168230513441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail48,411 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,411 miles
    Test number
    318873885094
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NotePlay in nearside steering rack inner joint

  3. Pass48,411 miles (+96)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,411 miles
    Test number
    397803185055
    • NotePlay in nearside steering rack inner joint

  4. Pass48,315 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,315 miles
    Test number
    207272444044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in nearside steering rack iner joint

  5. Fail48,315 miles (+225)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,315 miles
    Test number
    659968434006
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in nearside steering rack inner joint

  6. Pass48,090 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,090 miles
    Test number
    127228982146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail48,090 miles (+655)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,090 miles
    Test number
    268488982193
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass47,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,435 miles
    Test number
    716444491040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,435 miles (+540)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,435 miles
    Test number
    897687181034
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  10. Pass46,895 miles (+41)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,895 miles
    Test number
    821126409371
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront suspension ball joint covers deteriorating

  11. Fail46,854 miles (+2,981)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,854 miles
    Test number
    900272799254
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine misfire
    • NoteN/s front tyre cracking in tread

  12. Pass43,873 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,873 miles
    Test number
    204726458288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,158 miles (+3,813)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,158 miles
    Test number
    564306657215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    36,345 miles
    Test number
    781077056207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail36,345 miles (+4,416)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,345 miles
    Test number
    513795056278
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass31,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    31,929 miles
    Test number
    180605565200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T725 RCD

Does T725 RCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T725 RCD is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T725 RCD?
The MOT on T725 RCD is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T725 RCD done?
T725 RCD was recorded at 48,478 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 792 miles a year.
Has T725 RCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T725 RCD has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on T725 RCD 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 T725 RCD find?
T725 RCD passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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