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E5 MBJ

2007 Lotus Europa

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,433 mi
Last recorded40,433 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Europa37,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 MBJ
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 40,433 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 40,299 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 38,930 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 38,467 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 38,364 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 38,069 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 36,801 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 35,473 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,366 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 7 Oct 2013 33,642 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 29,530 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,325 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,816 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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E5 MBJ is a 2007 Lotus Europa in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E5 MBJ, 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.

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What year was E5 MBJ registered?

E5 MBJ is a 2007 Lotus Europa, first registered on 5 October 2007.

Is E5 MBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 MBJ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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