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OO03 LAA

2007 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,695 mi
Last recorded69,695 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO03 LAA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 69,695 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 68,963 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 68,282 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 67,461 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 67,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 66,370 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 64,395 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 61,505 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 57,834 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 57,834 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 52,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 52,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 45,879 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 45,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 43,039 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 43,039 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 42,518 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 40,416 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,523 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,779 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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OO03 LAA is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OO03 LAA, 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

How do I check the history of OO03 LAA?

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What year was OO03 LAA registered?

OO03 LAA is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 October 2007.

Is OO03 LAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO03 LAA shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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