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W7 KSR

2017 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,923 mi
Last recorded20,923 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 KSR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 20,923 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2025 18,753 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 1 May 2024 16,265 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 15,071 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 14,104 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 14,104 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 13,169 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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W7 KSR is a 2017 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.7% with a typical mileage of 11,951 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 W7 KSR, 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 9 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W7 KSR?

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What year was W7 KSR registered?

W7 KSR is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 December 2017.

Is W7 KSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W7 KSR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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