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HF07 FVN

2007 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,049 mi
Last recorded75,049 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF07 FVN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 75,049 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 73,039 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 72,137 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 70,956 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 69,555 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 68,298 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 67,089 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 67,015 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 67,010 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to all suspension components and brake discs

Pass 11 May 2017 66,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 66,748 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,276 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 66,276 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,346 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 62,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,918 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 52,918 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,705 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,070 miles

All brake discs poor.

Cooling radiator leaking.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,759 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HF07 FVN is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF07 FVN, 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

How do I check the history of HF07 FVN?

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What year was HF07 FVN registered?

HF07 FVN is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 April 2007.

Is HF07 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF07 FVN shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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