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CN07 PZU

2007 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,250 mi
Last recorded66,250 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Europa37,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN07 PZU
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 66,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside rears 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 61,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 61,547 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 57,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside parking brake performance poor

Fail 26 Sep 2023 57,394 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements sticker cover part of lettering (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside parking brake performance poor

Pass 9 Sep 2023 57,213 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside handbrake performance low

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 51,477 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,218 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 50,847 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 49,597 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 49,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 48,766 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 48,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 45,861 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 45,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 44,495 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 43,654 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 42,598 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 42,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 37,845 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,725 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,342 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 17,943 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?

Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
557
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
brake binding 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 47
Stop lamp not working 45
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CN07 PZU is a 2007 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 37,873 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 Europa fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN07 PZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Europa typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 19 years old, this Lotus Europa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN07 PZU registered?

CN07 PZU is a 2007 Lotus Europa, first registered on 7 July 2007.

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The MOT history for CN07 PZU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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