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WA57 FFH

2007 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,090 mi
Last recorded107,090 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA57 FFH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 107,090 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 101,519 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 97,904 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both N/S & O/S (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 93,980 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 93,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 91,685 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2021 87,209 miles

Central Under Tray/engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,411 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 82,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 74,744 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 69,313 miles

Nearside Front Inner nail in n/s/f tyre edge.

Offside Front Lower front number cracked on right hand side but still readable.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 69,313 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working side light not working. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner nail in n/s/f tyre edge.

Offside Front Lower front number cracked on right hand side but still readable.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,439 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,982 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 45,455 miles

FRONT PADS R LOW 2M....

Pass 22 Mar 2014 38,583 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 33,059 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 23,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 15,323 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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WA57 FFH is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WA57 FFH, 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 WA57 FFH registered?

WA57 FFH is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is WA57 FFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA57 FFH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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