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M2 CXB

2007 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,370 mi
Last recorded53,370 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 CXB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 53,370 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 52,167 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 51,453 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 50,687 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 50,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 48,515 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 47,100 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 47,067 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,771 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 38,214 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 27,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 26,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 25,663 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 23,241 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 18,776 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 18,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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M2 CXB is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M2 CXB, 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 M2 CXB registered?

M2 CXB is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 October 2007.

Is M2 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 CXB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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