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GN07 CSZ

2007 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,260 mi
Last recorded38,260 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN07 CSZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 38,260 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 38,260 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 37,381 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 36,132 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 36,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 May 2023 32,701 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 30,543 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 27,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 25,910 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 25,802 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 25,575 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

nearside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 1 May 2018 25,575 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

nearside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 4 May 2017 25,469 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 24,146 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 23,713 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 22,959 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 21,508 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 21,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 20,191 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,075 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 13,912 miles

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

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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GN07 CSZ is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GN07 CSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN07 CSZ registered?

GN07 CSZ is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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