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AE07 DFP

2007 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,477 mi
Last recorded66,477 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE07 DFP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 66,477 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 66,100 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 65,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 65,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 65,309 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 65,064 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 64,628 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,203 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 63,197 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake pads wearing very low

Pass 8 Feb 2017 61,656 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 60,971 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 60,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 59,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 59,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 53,342 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 46,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,537 miles

Both rear tyres close to 1.6mm limit.(2.5mm)

Headlamps coming on with ignition.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 42,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres close to 1.6mm limit.(2.5mm)

Front brake discs wearing close to minumum limit.

Headlamps coming on with ignition.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,999 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 35,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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AE07 DFP is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE07 DFP, 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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AE07 DFP is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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