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VX07 HCD

2007 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

63,448 mi
Last recorded63,448 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX07 HCD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 63,448 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 57,142 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 57,058 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 55,683 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 55,683 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 50,563 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 48,894 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 46,201 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 44,058 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 42,471 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 42,465 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 41,209 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 37,945 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,148 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 34,284 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 27,774 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 24,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

small cut to nearside front sidewall

Fail 25 Mar 2013 24,258 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

small cut to nearside front sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,878 miles

n/s/f tyre has impact damage to outter sidewall

Fail 27 Mar 2012 20,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has impact damage to outter sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2011 16,476 miles

n/s/f tyre has impact damage to outter sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2010 16,103 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 16,103 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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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VX07 HCD is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VX07 HCD, 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 VX07 HCD registered?

VX07 HCD is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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