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R555 LOE

2007 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,125 mi
Last recorded47,125 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 LOE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 47,125 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 46,769 miles

too low for brake rollers

Fail 28 Mar 2025 46,765 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 46,753 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 45,764 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 43,437 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 42,338 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 42,338 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer and tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 40,806 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 40,160 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2019 38,620 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 36,493 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 36,493 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected a.b.s sensor wire plug (4.11 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 33,531 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 33,513 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 28,571 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,816 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 24,380 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 23,686 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 22,929 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 22,929 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,190 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 21,055 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 21,055 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

inside edges of brake discs corroding

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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R555 LOE is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R555 LOE, 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 R555 LOE registered?

R555 LOE is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 March 2007.

Is R555 LOE safe to buy?

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