LOTUS ELISE B3JBO has 23 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2002 LOTUS ELISE has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 65,038 miles 6 months ago on Friday 31st October 2025 at 17:12.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Friday 30th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

B3JBO MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 202665,038 MI
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 202565,037 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 202413TH OCTOBER 202563,380 MI
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 202313TH OCTOBER 202461,771 MI
FAILED12TH OCTOBER 202361,771 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 202213TH OCTOBER 202360,198 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 202113TH OCTOBER 202258,142 MI
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 202013TH OCTOBER 202156,356 MI
PASSED12TH AUGUST 20197TH SEPTEMBER 202054,563 MI
PASSED20TH AUGUST 20187TH SEPTEMBER 201951,826 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED18TH AUGUST 20177TH SEPTEMBER 201848,941 MI
PASSED12TH AUGUST 20167TH SEPTEMBER 201745,903 MI
PASSED14TH AUGUST 20157TH SEPTEMBER 201643,250 MI
PASSED8TH AUGUST 20147TH SEPTEMBER 201540,618 MI
PASSED30TH AUGUST 20137TH SEPTEMBER 201438,108 MI
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20127TH SEPTEMBER 201335,027 MI
PASSED12TH AUGUST 20117TH SEPTEMBER 201231,998 MI
PASSED13TH AUGUST 20107TH SEPTEMBER 201128,791 MI
PASSED14TH AUGUST 20097TH SEPTEMBER 201026,036 MI
PASSED15TH AUGUST 20087TH SEPTEMBER 200922,599 MI
FAILED15TH AUGUST 200822,599 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED17TH AUGUST 20077TH SEPTEMBER 200819,658 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy (7.1.4)
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20067TH SEPTEMBER 200716,673 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

B3JBO Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 87% | MOT Failure Rate: 13%

B3JBO MOT Comments

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B3JBO Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 65,038 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,828 miles

B3JBO FAQs

This Lotus Elise with registration B3JBO was manufactured on Monday 16th September 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 65,038 miles, so this Lotus has travelled an average of 2,828 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Lotus Elise beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means B3JBO has a 87% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Lotus Elise has had 5 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 6 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Lotus Elise is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does B3JBO have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 B3JBO does have an active MOT. Read more

Is B3JBO Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 B3JBO does have Tax. Read more

When does B3JBO Tax expire?

The current Tax for B3JBO will expire in 11 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does B3JBO MOT expire?

The current MOT for B3JBO will expire in 6 months on Friday 30th October 2026. Read more

When did B3JBO have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for B3JBO was on Friday 31st October 2025 at 17:12. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has B3JBO Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for B3JBO we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has B3JBO Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for B3JBO we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 87% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is B3JBO?

B3JBO is registered as a 2002 Lotus Elise. Read more

How many miles has B3JBO done?

The odometer reading for B3JBO at the last MOT in October 2025 was 65,038 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,828 miles per year. Read more

How old is B3JBO?

The vehicle B3JBO was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Monday 16th September 2002. Read more

What colour is B3JBO?

The official colour of B3JBO is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does B3JBO have?

B3JBO has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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