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AU07 HEV

2007 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,467 mi
Last recorded61,467 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 HEV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 61,467 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 58,633 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 57,052 miles

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 55,142 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 51,111 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 50,371 miles

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))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 50,369 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 49,282 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 47,082 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 44,608 miles

SLIGHT RUSTING ON N/S O/S FRONT STUB AXLE

Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,628 miles

ENGIN COVER AND UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,206 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,091 miles

BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,017 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 33,000 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,745 miles

both front tyres are wearing thin on inner edges

both rear tyres are getting close to wear indicators

Pass 4 Aug 2011 24,594 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 20,571 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 20,571 miles

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

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 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?

The MOT history for AU07 HEV 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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