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SN57 CJX

2007 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,901 mi
Last recorded45,901 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN57 CJX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 45,901 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 45,212 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 43,850 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 43,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 42,670 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 41,718 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 40,617 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 40,394 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 40,391 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 39,532 miles

windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Pass 12 May 2017 38,655 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 37,684 miles

windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 36,232 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,600 miles

O/S/REAR Brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 33,597 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/REAR Brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 30,694 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2013 30,686 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 28,384 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 20,731 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 20,730 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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SN57 CJX is a 2007 Lotus Elise in White 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 SN57 CJX, 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 SN57 CJX registered?

SN57 CJX is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is SN57 CJX safe to buy?

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