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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T803 JLAMOT history

T803 JLA is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 54,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2024
Mileage
54,587 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2023
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T803 JLA
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
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T803 JLA was last recorded at 54,587 miles on 4 Aug 2023, 406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,181 miles · 27 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
406 miles
Average per year
1,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 54,587 miles
  • 2022 – 54,181 miles
  • 2021 – 53,465 miles
  • 2020 – 52,102 miles
  • 2019 – 51,513 miles
  • 2018 – 50,891 miles
  • 2017 – 49,721 miles
  • 2016 – 48,538 miles
  • 2015 – 48,515 miles
  • 2014 – 47,892 miles
  • 2013 – 45,743 miles
  • 2011 – 44,981 miles
  • 2010 – 42,840 miles
  • 2009 – 35,960 miles
  • 2008 – 32,576 miles
  • 2007 – 31,460 miles
  • 2006 – 30,452 miles
  • 2005 – 28,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,587 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,587 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    54,587 miles
    Test number
    552692456323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,181 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    54,181 miles
    Test number
    468884338152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,465 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    53,465 miles
    Test number
    260979684258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,102 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    52,102 miles
    Test number
    650253371417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,513 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,513 miles
    Test number
    854251685770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,891 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,891 miles
    Test number
    496270964597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,721 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,721 miles
    Test number
    278274931449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,538 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,538 miles
    Test number
    748578504666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,515 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    48,515 miles
    Test number
    214398069121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,503 miles (+611)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,503 miles
    Test number
    916115825240
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass47,892 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,892 miles
    Test number
    329346304220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,027 miles (+1,284)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,027 miles
    Test number
    298329404010
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteN/s front brake hose was rubbing wheel on lock pulled through mounting o/k.
    • NoteO/s rear suspension upper joint locking nut has rust mark around it may be slightly loose also slight movement in joint or shaft.

  13. Pass45,743 miles (+762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,743 miles
    Test number
    976125923055
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass44,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,981 miles
    Test number
    145833531311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,981 miles (+2,141)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,981 miles
    Test number
    865923431313
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass42,840 miles (+5)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    42,840 miles
    Test number
    811794030371
    • NoteFront number plate has no manufacturer details
    • NoteN/s and o/s upper ball joint rubbers split
    • NoteN/s/f track rod end has slight play and rubber split
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 2mm
    • NoteO/s/r spring corroded

  17. Fail42,835 miles (+6,875)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,835 miles
    Test number
    723947120317
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate has no manufacturer details
    • NoteN/s and o/s upper ball joint rubbers split
    • NoteN/s/f track rod end has slight play and rubber split
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 2mm
    • NoteO/s/r spring corroded

  18. Pass35,960 miles (+3,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,960 miles
    Test number
    413719729465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass32,576 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,576 miles
    Test number
    984208638390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,460 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,460 miles
    Test number
    903420247317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,452 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,452 miles
    Test number
    253872496264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,927 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    28,927 miles
    Test number
    453394095259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T803 JLA

Does T803 JLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T803 JLA expired on 3 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T803 JLA?
The MOT on T803 JLA expired on 3 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T803 JLA done?
T803 JLA was recorded at 54,587 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2023, an average of 1,443 miles a year.
Has T803 JLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T803 JLA has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on T803 JLA 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 T803 JLA find?
T803 JLA passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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