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LE07 FWO

2007 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

18,090 mi
Last recorded18,090 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE07 FWO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 18,090 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 16,758 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 15,434 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 13,955 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2022 13,353 miles

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

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

under panels fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Aug 2021 13,149 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 12,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under panels prevent full inspection

Fail 27 Jul 2020 12,789 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under panels prevent full inspection

Pass 3 Aug 2019 12,424 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2018 12,097 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 11,685 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 9,948 miles

metal plate fitted from front to rear preventing full inspection

Pass 15 May 2015 9,272 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 7,902 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 7,275 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 5,940 miles

nearside front tyre low wearing inner edge

Pass 9 May 2011 1,916 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 982 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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LE07 FWO is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LE07 FWO, 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 LE07 FWO registered?

LE07 FWO is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 April 2007.

Is LE07 FWO safe to buy?

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