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YJ57 HZD

2007 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,506 mi
Last recorded40,506 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 HZD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 40,506 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 38,892 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 38,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2023 37,412 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 36,763 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Tray covering underside of the vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2021 35,002 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 29,772 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 28,132 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 27,818 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 26,940 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 26,644 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 26,198 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 25,417 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 23,940 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 22,500 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 19,319 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 16,668 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 16,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YJ57 HZD is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJ57 HZD, 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 YJ57 HZD registered?

YJ57 HZD is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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The MOT history for YJ57 HZD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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