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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T730 RSFMOT history

T730 RSF is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 30,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2026
Mileage
30,675 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T730 RSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T730 RSF was last recorded at 30,675 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 74 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,601 miles · 24 May 2024
Between the last two tests
74 miles
Average per year
779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 30,675 miles
  • 2024 – 30,601 miles
  • 2023 – 30,530 miles
  • 2022 – 30,307 miles
  • 2021 – 29,948 miles
  • 2020 – 28,854 miles
  • 2019 – 26,758 miles
  • 2018 – 25,503 miles
  • 2017 – 24,126 miles
  • 2016 – 23,206 miles
  • 2015 – 22,286 miles
  • 2014 – 21,535 miles
  • 2013 – 19,769 miles
  • 2012 – 18,874 miles
  • 2011 – 18,552 miles
  • 2010 – 17,780 miles
  • 2009 – 17,236 miles
  • 2008 – 16,867 miles
  • 2007 – 16,472 miles
  • 2006 – 15,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,675 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.

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass30,675 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    30,675 miles
    Test number
    957550485653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass30,601 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    30,601 miles
    Test number
    985769296957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass30,530 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    30,530 miles
    Test number
    696614055529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass30,307 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    30,307 miles
    Test number
    373240244429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,948 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    29,948 miles
    Test number
    889116301357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,854 miles (+2,096)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    28,854 miles
    Test number
    202416784457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,758 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    26,758 miles
    Test number
    434901625879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,503 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    25,503 miles
    Test number
    482742606902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,126 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    24,126 miles
    Test number
    260086477853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,206 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    23,206 miles
    Test number
    873272182253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,286 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,286 miles
    Test number
    226589915173
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Fail22,286 miles (+751)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,286 miles
    Test number
    288039215116
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass21,535 miles (+1,766)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    21,535 miles
    Test number
    456358224175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,769 miles (+895)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    19,769 miles
    Test number
    169365273129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,874 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,874 miles
    Test number
    386022352117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail18,552 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,552 miles
    Test number
    238307041141
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteJoint boots deteriorating
  17. Pass18,552 miles (+772)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,552 miles
    Test number
    515187541180
    • NoteJoint boots deteriorating
  18. Pass17,780 miles (+4)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    17,780 miles
    Test number
    504049150183
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
  19. Fail17,776 miles (+540)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,776 miles
    Test number
    472358850161
    • 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
  20. Pass17,236 miles (+369)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    17,236 miles
    Test number
    261391749112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wishbone ball joint rubbers perrishing/split
  21. Pass16,867 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,867 miles
    Test number
    552082558116
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteO/f head lamp in poor condition
  22. Fail16,859 miles (+387)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,859 miles
    Test number
    844902458163
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteO/f head lamp in poor condition
  23. Pass16,472 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,472 miles
    Test number
    744518337150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,833 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,833 miles
    Test number
    304482446199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED(NOT AFFECTING LEGEBILITY OF FIGURES ON PLATE).

Questions about T730 RSF

Does T730 RSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T730 RSF expired on 12 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T730 RSF?
The MOT on T730 RSF expired on 12 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T730 RSF done?
T730 RSF was recorded at 30,675 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 779 miles a year.
Has T730 RSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T730 RSF has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on T730 RSF 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 T730 RSF find?
T730 RSF passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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