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FJ07 BXB

2007 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,321 mi
Last recorded86,321 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Europa37,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ07 BXB
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 86,321 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 82,173 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 82,143 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 80,177 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 79,091 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 76,191 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 75,862 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 75,308 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 74,549 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 73,186 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 72,269 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 69,396 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tail pipe missing

Pass 11 Apr 2014 66,688 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2013 63,367 miles

front wiper slightly smeering

sill guards / sp[lash guards / underacrrage trays giving little or no access to prescribed areas or items

Pass 9 May 2012 47,397 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 36,429 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

surface corrosiom to front and rear brake discs

Pass 12 Jun 2010 26,059 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?

Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
557
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
brake binding 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 47
Stop lamp not working 45
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FJ07 BXB is a 2007 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2007 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 37,873 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Europa fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ07 BXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Europa typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 19 years old, this Lotus Europa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ07 BXB registered?

FJ07 BXB is a 2007 Lotus Europa, first registered on 5 June 2007.

Is FJ07 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ07 BXB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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