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LJ04 PAP

2007 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,571 mi
Last recorded34,571 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 PAP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 34,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 34,371 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet dont open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 34,124 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 33,508 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 33,508 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 33,472 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 32,433 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 32,417 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 32,415 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread .175/55 r16 80w yokohama advan ad07 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in tread advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread. heavily perished advise replacement 225/45 r17 91w yokohama (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 32,360 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 32,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 32,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 31,997 miles

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

Front suspension components corroding

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 31,684 miles

Engine Management Lamp is on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre aprox.3mm tread left

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 30,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 30,910 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,565 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 29,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 28,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 27,849 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 27,849 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LJ04 PAP is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LJ04 PAP, 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 LJ04 PAP registered?

LJ04 PAP is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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