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NK07 FJC

2007 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,622 mi
Last recorded45,622 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK07 FJC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 45,622 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 45,622 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 45,488 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 45,487 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 45,230 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 45,154 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 44,989 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 44,904 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 44,137 miles

Corrosion to all suspension components.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 43,108 miles

Slight corrosion to all suspension uprights and wishbones.

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 38,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper corroded

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 38,556 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper corroded

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 36,135 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 34,025 miles

Exhaust heatshields corroded.

Front inner brake pads worn.

Rear inner brake pads worn

Small cuts to N/S/R tyre sidewall

Surface corossion to suspension arms.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,675 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,812 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Small cut to N/S/R tyre sidewall.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,705 miles

All brake discs slightly deteriorated.

Fail 22 Jul 2010 24,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

All brake discs slightly deteriorated.

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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NK07 FJC is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NK07 FJC, 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 NK07 FJC registered?

NK07 FJC is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 August 2007.

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