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AU07 BDF

2007 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,408 mi
Last recorded54,408 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 BDF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 54,408 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 54,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2025 52,603 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 50,678 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 48,721 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 46,775 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 46,769 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 43,355 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 41,312 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 37,373 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,934 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 29,165 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 27,475 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 24,846 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 21,586 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 14,470 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 12,537 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 10,933 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 9,116 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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AU07 BDF is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AU07 BDF, 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 AU07 BDF registered?

AU07 BDF is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is AU07 BDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU07 BDF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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