MOT Status
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61,467 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front tyres wearing castellated on inner edges
Parking brake has little reserve travel
Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FRONT HUBS CORRODED
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FRONT HUBS CORRODED
Front Coil spring corroded N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake cable damaged N/S O/S (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
O/S HAND BRAKE LOW READING
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s stub axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s o/s (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
SLIGHT RUSTING ON N/S O/S FRONT STUB AXLE
ENGIN COVER AND UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS
UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS
BRAKE DISCS RUSTY
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres are wearing thin on inner edges
both rear tyres are getting close to wear indicators
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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AU07 HEV is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc 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 HEV, 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 HEV registered?
AU07 HEV is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 2007.
Is AU07 HEV safe to buy?
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