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T9 GJE

2007 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,577 mi
Last recorded66,577 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT9 GJE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 66,577 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 66,076 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 66,076 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 65,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 65,310 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 63,510 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 58,919 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 52,553 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 52,553 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 50,790 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 50,790 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 49,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 48,283 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 46,512 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 43,105 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Feb 2015 40,284 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 32,006 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 27,581 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 24,250 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 19,813 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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T9 GJE is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T9 GJE, 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 T9 GJE registered?

T9 GJE is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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