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EL52 LOT

2007 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,218 mi
Last recorded47,218 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL52 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 47,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit on centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 47,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit on centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 46,348 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 45,658 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 44,691 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 43,409 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 41,135 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 39,441 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 38,471 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 35,263 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,506 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,652 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 29,483 miles

both rear tyres badly miss shaped on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 25,599 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,096 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2012 16,012 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 15,996 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,823 miles

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

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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EL52 LOT 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 94.4%.

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 EL52 LOT, 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 EL52 LOT registered?

EL52 LOT is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is EL52 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL52 LOT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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