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MV07 EJF

2007 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

31,784 mi
Last recorded31,784 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 EJF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 31,784 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 31,768 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2023 30,773 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion through out front and rear suspension

Pass 6 Apr 2022 30,646 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion through out front and rear suspension

Pass 22 Mar 2021 30,470 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension badly rusted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 30,295 miles

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

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

car is rusty throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2019 30,046 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 29,698 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 29,185 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 27,735 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 27,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 23,964 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 19,555 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 14,539 miles

fron and rear disks slight surface corrotion inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,765 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 11,770 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Aug 2010 9,699 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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MV07 EJF is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MV07 EJF, 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 MV07 EJF registered?

MV07 EJF is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 2007.

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The MOT history for MV07 EJF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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