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S5 RME

2007 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,536 mi
Last recorded28,536 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 RME
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 28,536 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 24,787 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 24,617 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 24,106 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 23,387 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 22,523 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 19,109 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 19,109 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 18,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has very small cut in sidewall

Fail 4 Apr 2017 18,959 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has very small cut in sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2016 18,706 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCUFFING ON INSIDE EDGES

FRONT TOP COVERS and UNDERSIDE COVERS RESTRICTING A FULL INSPECTION

Pass 3 Jan 2015 18,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fron discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Nov 2013 17,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2012 14,649 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 10,403 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 6,207 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 6,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 6,140 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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S5 RME is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S5 RME, 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 S5 RME registered?

S5 RME is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 July 2007.

Is S5 RME safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 RME shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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