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OU07 BXL

2007 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,914 mi
Last recorded42,914 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU07 BXL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 42,914 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 41,552 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms showing signs of advanced corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 40,476 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 39,354 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 37,738 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 36,804 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))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 35,583 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 33,872 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 32,578 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 31,121 miles

Offside Front cuts/splits to outer side wall.

Pass 14 May 2015 29,103 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 26,451 miles

o/s/f tyre small cracks in sidewall

o/s/r outer cable coating deteriorated,cable structure not effected

Fail 21 May 2014 26,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre small cracks in sidewall

o/s/r outer cable coating deteriorated,cable structure not effected

Pass 31 May 2013 24,031 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 May 2013 24,031 miles

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

Both track rod end ball joints slightly leaking grease, however no damage to dust covers

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 22,014 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 22,014 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,111 miles

All brake discs corroded on inner faces.

All inner brake pads wearing.

Slight freeplay in steering coloumn.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 12,584 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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OU07 BXL is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BXL, 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 OU07 BXL registered?

OU07 BXL is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 May 2007.

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