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Lotus Elise

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T972 JCXMOT history

T972 JCX is a purple petrol Lotus Elise first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 52,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
52,424 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T972 JCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T972 JCX was last recorded at 52,424 miles on 22 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,423 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,424 miles
  • 2025 – 51,978 miles
  • 2024 – 51,749 miles
  • 2023 – 51,214 miles
  • 2022 – 51,214 miles
  • 2021 – 51,158 miles
  • 2020 – 50,587 miles
  • 2019 – 50,224 miles
  • 2018 – 49,951 miles
  • 2017 – 49,174 miles
  • 2016 – 48,494 miles
  • 2015 – 47,687 miles
  • 2014 – 47,017 miles
  • 2013 – 45,975 miles
  • 2012 – 45,045 miles
  • 2011 – 41,121 miles
  • 2010 – 40,332 miles
  • 2009 – 37,917 miles
  • 2008 – 34,952 miles
  • 2007 – 32,260 miles
  • 2006 – 30,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,424 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,424 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    52,424 miles
    Test number
    125161715131
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail52,423 miles (+445)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,423 miles
    Test number
    230953747077
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass51,978 miles (+229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    51,978 miles
    Test number
    744054204750
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  4. Pass51,749 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    51,749 miles
    Test number
    780984973801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    51,214 miles
    Test number
    263882195233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail51,214 miles (+56)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,214 miles
    Test number
    625856482260
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached toe link seized plus outer ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass51,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,158 miles
    Test number
    967463551756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,158 miles (+571)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,158 miles
    Test number
    396688363952
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass50,587 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    50,587 miles
    Test number
    108084797974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,224 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    50,224 miles
    Test number
    454893167847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,951 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,951 miles
    Test number
    567972233158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,174 miles (+680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,174 miles
    Test number
    559141860609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer lamp lense cover missing

  13. Pass48,494 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,494 miles
    Test number
    291075905136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,687 miles (+670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,687 miles
    Test number
    357963046630
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass47,017 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    47,017 miles
    Test number
    557833834211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,011 miles (+1,036)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,011 miles
    Test number
    667591734277
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass45,975 miles (+930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,975 miles
    Test number
    117314533248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass45,045 miles (+3,924)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,045 miles
    Test number
    175301322279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,121 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,121 miles
    Test number
    869771921266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,332 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,332 miles
    Test number
    753268330230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    37,917 miles
    Test number
    913893639254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,917 miles (+2,965)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,917 miles
    Test number
    354053239479
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass34,952 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,952 miles
    Test number
    113012028206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,260 miles (+21)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,260 miles
    Test number
    294802897184
    • NoteO/s/f spot light damaged

  25. Fail32,239 miles (+1,429)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,239 miles
    Test number
    313709357150
    • 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)

  26. Pass30,810 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,810 miles
    Test number
    541020446123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,798 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,798 miles
    Test number
    740526836193
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T972 JCX

Does T972 JCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T972 JCX is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T972 JCX?
The MOT on T972 JCX is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T972 JCX done?
T972 JCX was recorded at 52,424 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 1,080 miles a year.
Has T972 JCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T972 JCX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T972 JCX 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 T972 JCX find?
T972 JCX passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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