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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T745 RSFMOT history

T745 RSF is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 45,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2025
Mileage
45,008 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T745 RSF
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T745 RSF was last recorded at 45,008 miles on 1 Jul 2024, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,927 miles · 11 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
1,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 45,008 miles
  • 2023 – 44,927 miles
  • 2022 – 44,700 miles
  • 2021 – 43,751 miles
  • 2020 – 43,677 miles
  • 2016 – 43,509 miles
  • 2013 – 43,169 miles
  • 2010 – 40,817 miles
  • 2009 – 37,236 miles
  • 2008 – 32,613 miles
  • 2007 – 26,947 miles
  • 2006 – 20,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,008 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,008 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    45,008 miles
    Test number
    294004911738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,927 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    44,927 miles
    Test number
    781263929865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,700 miles (+949)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    44,700 miles
    Test number
    796179381957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,751 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    43,751 miles
    Test number
    873371089961
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail43,751 miles (+74)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,751 miles
    Test number
    118052332739
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass43,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,677 miles
    Test number
    668864959308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail43,677 miles (+168)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,677 miles
    Test number
    292010695156
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass43,509 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,509 miles
    Test number
    865129461358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail43,508 miles (+339)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,508 miles
    Test number
    796953386862
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside check headlamp poss wrong (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass43,169 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,169 miles
    Test number
    249571943136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,164 miles (+2,347)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,164 miles
    Test number
    235394333498
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass40,817 miles (+3,581)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,817 miles
    Test number
    310164500121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,236 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,236 miles
    Test number
    924153019165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail37,233 miles (+4,620)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,233 miles
    Test number
    280884909486
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass32,613 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,613 miles
    Test number
    460369808105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,609 miles (+5,662)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,609 miles
    Test number
    373628508185
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass26,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,947 miles
    Test number
    374581717102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,947 miles (+6,397)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,947 miles
    Test number
    452603907107
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs pitting and corroding on insides.Pass and No more.
    • NoteExhaust down pipe flexi-braiding deterioating.

  19. Pass20,550 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,550 miles
    Test number
    713798706172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T745 RSF

Does T745 RSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T745 RSF expired on 10 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T745 RSF?
The MOT on T745 RSF expired on 10 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T745 RSF done?
T745 RSF was recorded at 45,008 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2024, an average of 1,344 miles a year.
Has T745 RSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T745 RSF has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T745 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 T745 RSF find?
T745 RSF passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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