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B17 EMW

2007 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,108 mi
Last recorded59,108 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 EMW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 59,108 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 58,784 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 57,631 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 51,932 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 48,200 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 48,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 47,947 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 47,805 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 46,561 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 44,729 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 44,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 42,548 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 May 2015 42,548 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 39,309 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres cracking and wearing low on inner edges

Fail 11 Jul 2014 39,309 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres cracking and wearing low on inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2013 34,129 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 33,249 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 33,248 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 27,395 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 27,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,154 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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B17 EMW is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 29,289 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B17 EMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 19 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B17 EMW registered?

B17 EMW is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 July 2007.

Is B17 EMW safe to buy?

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