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AO57 FHD

2007 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

65,072 mi
Last recorded65,072 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 FHD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 65,072 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 62,577 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 61,477 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 58,312 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 55,723 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 53,439 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 52,618 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 51,041 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 49,264 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,968 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 44,629 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 39,990 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 38,170 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 35,385 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 30,881 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 30,344 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 23,463 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 16,247 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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AO57 FHD is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 AO57 FHD, 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 AO57 FHD registered?

AO57 FHD is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 November 2007.

Is AO57 FHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO57 FHD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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