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AU07 BEO

2007 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,776 mi
Last recorded61,776 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 BEO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 61,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2025 61,250 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 60,766 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 59,846 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 59,105 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 58,228 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 58,144 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 56,154 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 54,368 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 48,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 44,927 miles

Complete Undertray Fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 91Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 91Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 41,497 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 41,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 38,752 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 38,752 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick On insides (3.5.1g)

Engine management light indicates a fault

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 36,233 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2015 36,233 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 30,959 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 30,341 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 30,341 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 28,663 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 13,811 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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AU07 BEO is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BEO, 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 BEO registered?

AU07 BEO is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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