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EU07 HYS

2007 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,009 mi
Last recorded16,009 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU07 HYS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 16,009 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 15,319 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 15,319 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 15,194 miles

Rear heat shielding worn

Fail 24 Aug 2023 15,194 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear heat shielding worn

Pass 3 Aug 2022 15,131 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 14,962 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 14,730 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 14,261 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 14,261 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 13,451 miles

Discs rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2014 11,989 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 10,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 9,056 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 6,559 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 5,920 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 HYS is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HYS, 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 EU07 HYS registered?

EU07 HYS is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 March 2007.

Is EU07 HYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU07 HYS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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