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AE07 DGY

2007 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,204 mi
Last recorded81,204 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Europa37,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE07 DGY
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 81,204 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 78,684 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 78,321 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 78,298 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 78,298 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 76,535 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 75,649 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 74,223 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 71,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 68,473 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 20 Jun 2016 66,096 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 57,796 miles

n/s/f o/s/f inner brake pads close to limit

n/s/r o/s/r inner brake pads close to limit

Pass 28 May 2014 50,073 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 May 2014 50,028 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 May 2013 43,887 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 36,996 miles

Both front tyres are cracked and perished.

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

Pass 17 May 2011 27,257 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 20 May 2010 20,406 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?

Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
557
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
brake binding 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 47
Stop lamp not working 45
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AE07 DGY is a 2007 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 37,873 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Europa fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE07 DGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Europa typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 19 years old, this Lotus Europa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE07 DGY registered?

AE07 DGY is a 2007 Lotus Europa, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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