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WX07 OYK

2007 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,429 mi
Last recorded51,429 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX07 OYK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 51,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides heavy surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material becoming excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavy surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake performance only just meets MOT Min requirements

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 51,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides heavy surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material becoming excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavy surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake performance only just meets MOT Min requirements

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 51,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded - pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides slightly opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - all components heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides within tread & sidewalls - tyres 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - becoming excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded - pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides all components heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides v.slight within tread - tyres 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 51,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded both sides - pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides slightly opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides - within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded - pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides heavy surface corrosion to all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 50,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides heavy surface corrosion - pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens slightly opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens slightly opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake performance only just met MOT minimum requirements

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides - heavy surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 50,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides heavy surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides slightly opaque (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side perished/cracking within tread - no cords / bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2021 50,253 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect un-able to check (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides heavy surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides slightly opaque (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side perished/cracking within tread - no cords / bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 50,234 miles

Front number plate has slight damage

Pass 22 Jun 2018 50,107 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components generally (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 49,799 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 49,788 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 47,903 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 47,591 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 47,168 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 26 May 2012 45,583 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,583 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,519 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 OYK is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OYK, 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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WX07 OYK is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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