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WX07 GVT

2007 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,652 mi
Last recorded67,652 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX07 GVT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 67,652 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2024 66,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 66,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated little or no output (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 66,064 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 66,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 63,421 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 60,378 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 60,376 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 53,629 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 48,798 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 41,782 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 36,478 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 36,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,914 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 31,935 miles

Exhaust heatshield deteriated

Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,239 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 24,836 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 15,715 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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WX07 GVT is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WX07 GVT, 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 WX07 GVT registered?

WX07 GVT is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 June 2007.

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