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N15 BAG

2007 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,587 mi
Last recorded68,587 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 BAG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 68,587 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 66,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread centre low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 63,201 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 61,080 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 58,414 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 55,504 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 53,399 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,271 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 49,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 44,850 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 38,315 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 31,198 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 31,198 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,337 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 19,631 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 19,631 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 15,437 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 12,355 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 8,985 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 5,679 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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N15 BAG is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N15 BAG, 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 N15 BAG registered?

N15 BAG is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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