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Y25 TMJ

2007 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,760 mi
Last recorded31,760 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY25 TMJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 31,760 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 31,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake locking device ineffective caliper (1.1.21 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 27,177 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 26,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 26,805 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 25,210 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 24,031 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 23,360 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 21,904 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 20,788 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 20,447 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge of tread

Fail 16 May 2018 20,447 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 6 Mar 2017 19,915 miles

EML displayed

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 1 Mar 2016 19,329 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 19,329 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,607 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 18,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

some corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 5 Mar 2014 17,441 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 16,015 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 14,775 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 13,535 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 13,535 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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Y25 TMJ is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y25 TMJ, 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 Y25 TMJ registered?

Y25 TMJ is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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