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YJ57 HZY

2007 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

50,037 mi
Last recorded50,037 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 HZY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 50,037 miles

complete under shield fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2025 47,719 miles

rear pads 75% worn

underbody panel fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2024 44,927 miles

underbody panel fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2023 42,148 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 39,298 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 36,200 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 34,800 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 32,099 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 28,705 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 25,599 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 21,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear pads wearing low

Pass 6 Feb 2015 17,693 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 15,158 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 14,196 miles

all tyre valves starting to deterioate

Fail 7 Nov 2013 14,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyre valves starting to deterioate

Pass 14 Sep 2012 11,934 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 10,450 miles

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

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

all tyres worn on the inside edges

Pass 23 Sep 2010 9,100 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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YJ57 HZY is a 2007 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HZY, 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 HZY registered?

YJ57 HZY is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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