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J3 USM

2007 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,378 mi
Last recorded44,378 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 USM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 44,378 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 44,244 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 43,989 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 43,582 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 43,056 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 42,646 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 42,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted to underside of car not allowing full inspection of under side components

Fail 7 Oct 2019 42,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snaped (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted to underside of car not allowing full inspection of under side components

Pass 4 Oct 2018 41,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 41,323 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

upper and lower covers fitted to car some parts not fully inspected .

Pass 3 Oct 2016 40,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front -rear pipe corroded at rear in clip unable to fully check (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 40,553 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 40,553 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 39,654 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 38,323 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 38,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 36,452 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,831 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)

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)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2010 29,099 miles

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

Offside Front 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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J3 USM is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J3 USM, 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 J3 USM registered?

J3 USM is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 October 2007.

Is J3 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 USM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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