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RK07 LWF

2007 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,907 mi
Last recorded20,907 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 LWF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 20,907 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 20,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper damaged and repaired with tape

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Jul 2023 20,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper damaged and repaired with tape

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 May 2019 20,588 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 20,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

front bumper is repaired with tape

under trays fitted obscuring component view

Pass 26 May 2016 19,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

damage to front bumper

under trays fitted obscuring some underside componenets

Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 16,939 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 15,570 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 15,568 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 14,028 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 13,697 miles

all brake discs are a little pitted

fog lamp only has 50% working

petrol cap opens and closes with a screwdriver

Fail 15 Jun 2010 13,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs are a little pitted

fog lamp only has 50% working

petrol cap opens and closes with a screwdriver

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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RK07 LWF is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RK07 LWF, 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 RK07 LWF registered?

RK07 LWF is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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