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YJ57 PDU

2007 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,791 mi
Last recorded63,791 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 PDU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 63,791 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure corroded

o/s rear brake disc corroded on inside edge

Pass 21 Aug 2018 63,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 62,303 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 58,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 50,895 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 46,550 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 42,287 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 42,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,222 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 30,830 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 30,568 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,598 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 24,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (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 PDU is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YJ57 PDU, 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

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What year was YJ57 PDU registered?

YJ57 PDU is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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