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EU07 CLF

2007 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,787 mi
Last recorded41,787 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU07 CLF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 41,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 41,787 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 39,547 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 36,889 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 36,889 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 35,371 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4discs inside faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all suspension arms and hubs have surface corrosion.

Pass 16 Mar 2022 34,241 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 34,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 33,118 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 32,896 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 30,711 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 30,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 23,698 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)

Rear discs corroded

Undertray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 21,078 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 17,599 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 12,867 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 11,162 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 10,014 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 9,121 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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EU07 CLF is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Black 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 EU07 CLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU07 CLF registered?

EU07 CLF is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 April 2007.

Is EU07 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU07 CLF 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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