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WX07 JXV

2007 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,940 mi
Last recorded74,940 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX07 JXV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,940 miles

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)

both front indicators loose

Fail 3 Feb 2017 74,934 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front indicator loose

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 Front indicator loose

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

NEARSIDE FRONT,OFFSIDE FRONT,NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE LITTLE OR NO DAMPING EFFORT RENDERING THIS VEHICLE UNSAFE TO BE DRIVEN ON A PUBLIC ROAD

Pass 25 Feb 2016 70,960 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 64,355 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 64,355 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

All brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2011 55,381 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2011 55,381 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,100 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)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 36,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

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 JXV is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JXV, 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 JXV registered?

WX07 JXV is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 April 2007.

Is WX07 JXV safe to buy?

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