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JO06 SHB

2007 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,953 mi
Last recorded40,953 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO06 SHB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 40,953 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 40,225 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 39,331 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 38,645 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 37,783 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 36,445 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 35,423 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 34,279 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 32,883 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 31,806 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear tyre 2.7mm

Offside Rear tyre 3.3mm

Pass 27 Oct 2015 30,925 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 28,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 28,209 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 23,895 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 23,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front brakes binding when wheels turned by hand

Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,436 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 16,868 miles

Off side front tyre has small damage to the outer side wall

Fail 17 Oct 2011 16,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side front tyre has small damage to the outer side wall

Pass 1 Nov 2010 13,188 miles

osf tyre damaged

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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JO06 SHB is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,794cc 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 JO06 SHB, 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

How do I check the history of JO06 SHB?

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What year was JO06 SHB registered?

JO06 SHB is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 November 2007.

Is JO06 SHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO06 SHB 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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