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AE07 DHA

2007 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

23,952 mi
Last recorded23,952 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE07 DHA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 23,952 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 23,697 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 23,556 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 23,355 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 22,737 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 21,866 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 20,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 19,785 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 18,376 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 17,627 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,842 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 15,471 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 14,049 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,639 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 9,838 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 7,996 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 7,791 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 DHA is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AE07 DHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE07 DHA registered?

AE07 DHA is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 March 2007.

Is AE07 DHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE07 DHA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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