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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front shock absorber heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front shock absorber heavily corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front shock absorber heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front shock absorber heavily corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front windscreen cracked on the nearside.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Stone chip in front windscreen
Stonechip in windscreen
Windscreen cracked on the nearside
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front discs are in poor condition
front pads are worn low
front windscreen is cracked on the nearside
stonechip in front windscreen
front discs are in poor condition
front windscreen is cracked on the nearside
stonechip in the front windscreen
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
front discs are in poor condition
front windscreen is cracked on the nearside
stonechip in the front windscreen
crack in the nearside front windscreen
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres are on the wear bars
crack in the nearside front windscreen
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
nearside front brake flexy hose ferrule is corroded
Front coil springs corroded
Nearside Front fog light cracked
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front and rear brake discs worn and corroded
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust heat sheild loose but secure
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ07 BYF is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 FJ07 BYF, 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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FJ07 BYF is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 March 2007.
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