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AB05 RUN

2007 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,384 mi
Last recorded12,384 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 RUN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 12,384 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside headlight on bottom limit/Nearside headlight on upper limit.

Pass 23 Jan 2025 9,732 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 9,732 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 8,174 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 8,155 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 6,873 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 5,557 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 3,867 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 2,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 2,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 5 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 57,197 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 52,039 miles

Radiator steaming

Fail 20 Nov 2015 51,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Radiator steaming

Pass 24 Nov 2014 49,905 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged but not affecting light output

Fail 21 Nov 2014 49,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged but not affecting light output

Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,005 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 38,858 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 38,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,406 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,500 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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AB05 RUN is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AB05 RUN, 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 AB05 RUN registered?

AB05 RUN is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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