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OU07 BXG

2007 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

35,512 mi
Last recorded35,512 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU07 BXG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 35,512 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 34,573 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 33,942 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 33,212 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 31,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 31,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking At bleed nipple area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 30,407 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 29,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 28,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wiper blade is smeary

Pass 22 Jun 2018 27,451 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 27,451 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 26,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner section / inner edge worn off (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin require replacement 90%+- worn n/s/r inner (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 26,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner section / inner edge worn off (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin require replacement 90%+- worn n/s/r inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 25,976 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,346 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 23,908 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 21,072 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 18,333 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 14,456 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 10,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s headlamp aim on upper limit

Pass 27 May 2010 10,832 miles

o/s headlamp aim on upper limit

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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OU07 BXG is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OU07 BXG, 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 OU07 BXG registered?

OU07 BXG is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 June 2007.

Is OU07 BXG safe to buy?

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