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FX07 UNW

2007 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,380 mi
Last recorded34,380 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX07 UNW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 34,380 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped/ corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 32,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner bulb inopp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped/ corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 30,591 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2022 26,306 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 26,291 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 22,497 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 18,755 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 8,573 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 5,038 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 2,385 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 119 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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FX07 UNW is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX07 UNW, 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 FX07 UNW registered?

FX07 UNW is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is FX07 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX07 UNW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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