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AU07 BDV

2007 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,915 mi
Last recorded29,915 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 BDV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 29,915 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 27,157 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 27,005 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 26,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 25,391 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 24,458 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 23,972 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 23,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 May 2018 22,227 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 19 May 2017 20,937 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 20,148 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 19,231 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 19,222 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 17,904 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 16,117 miles

N/S/F outer brake pad getting low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 12,370 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 12,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 8,587 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 15 Feb 2010 5,553 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AU07 BDV is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AU07 BDV, 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 AU07 BDV registered?

AU07 BDV is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is AU07 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU07 BDV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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