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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

T72 LTSMOT history

T72 LTS is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 18 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 45,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
45,553 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T72 LTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T72 LTS was last recorded at 45,553 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,985 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
568 miles
Average per year
1,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,553 miles
  • 2025 – 44,985 miles
  • 2024 – 43,997 miles
  • 2023 – 43,318 miles
  • 2021 – 43,283 miles
  • 2018 – 43,136 miles
  • 2017 – 42,769 miles
  • 2016 – 42,116 miles
  • 2015 – 41,119 miles
  • 2013 – 40,786 miles
  • 2012 – 40,424 miles
  • 2011 – 39,524 miles
  • 2010 – 38,260 miles
  • 2009 – 37,315 miles
  • 2008 – 35,931 miles
  • 2007 – 31,298 miles
  • 2006 – 25,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,553 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass45,553 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    45,553 miles
    Test number
    898937573744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,985 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    44,985 miles
    Test number
    973923261721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail44,914 miles (+917)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,914 miles
    Test number
    130069368538
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass43,997 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    43,997 miles
    Test number
    106508562584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,318 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    43,318 miles
    Test number
    128633637311
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass43,283 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    43,283 miles
    Test number
    362438747309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,136 miles (+367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,136 miles
    Test number
    244953170168
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak nearside front
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass42,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    42,769 miles
    Test number
    551757678214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Fail42,764 miles (+648)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,764 miles
    Test number
    483803386083
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass42,116 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,116 miles
    Test number
    561909523020
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail42,097 miles (+978)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,097 miles
    Test number
    964987536498
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  12. Pass41,119 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,119 miles
    Test number
    175080625437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,786 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    40,786 miles
    Test number
    595485423357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,424 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,424 miles
    Test number
    458942432395
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect underside of vehicle,all covered by under trays

  15. Fail40,424 miles (+900)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,424 miles
    Test number
    488772832368
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect underside of vehicle,all covered by under trays

  16. Pass39,524 miles (+1,264)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,524 miles
    Test number
    445393851451
    • NoteUnable to inspect front to rear brake pipes or other prescribed areas they are coverd by under trays

  17. Pass38,260 miles (+945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,260 miles
    Test number
    732317520387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass37,315 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,315 miles
    Test number
    124585199266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,094 miles (+1,163)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,094 miles
    Test number
    264745389271
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  20. Pass35,931 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,931 miles
    Test number
    543098118388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,298 miles (+5,735)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,298 miles
    Test number
    364763767450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,563 miles
    Test number
    311162476214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T72 LTS

Does T72 LTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T72 LTS is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T72 LTS?
The MOT on T72 LTS is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T72 LTS done?
T72 LTS was recorded at 45,553 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 1,012 miles a year.
Has T72 LTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T72 LTS has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T72 LTS 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 T72 LTS find?
T72 LTS passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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