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RX57 EUY

2007 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,575 mi
Last recorded26,575 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX57 EUY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 26,575 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 24,421 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 23,190 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 22,447 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 21,426 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 20,857 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays covering complete underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2019 19,825 miles

Under trays covering complete underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2018 18,773 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 17,535 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x1 ()

front and rear brake pads starting o get low

under trays

Pass 8 Oct 2016 15,892 miles

front inner brake pads look like there starting to get low

nearside and offside front tyres outer edges slightly perished

rear brake pads starting to get low

wiper smearing and on limits

Pass 11 Nov 2015 15,008 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 15,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 14,732 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 12,560 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 10,877 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 9,852 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 8,805 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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RX57 EUY is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RX57 EUY, 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 RX57 EUY?

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What year was RX57 EUY registered?

RX57 EUY is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 October 2007.

Is RX57 EUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX57 EUY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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