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DR55 ELZ

2007 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,555 mi
Last recorded36,555 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR55 ELZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 36,555 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 32,642 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 31,343 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 31,196 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 31,054 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 30,816 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 30,709 miles

Front inner Pads Look Low

Wiper Blade Poor

Pass 23 Nov 2018 30,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 29,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 29,516 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 28,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 27,770 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 26,500 miles

Rear tyres 3MM

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 24,292 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 24,292 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 20,536 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

difficult to inspect due to under vehicle tray

Pass 3 Aug 2010 7,497 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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DR55 ELZ is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DR55 ELZ, 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 DR55 ELZ registered?

DR55 ELZ is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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