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Lotus Exige

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc

L20 EXGMOT history

L20 EXG is a grey petrol Lotus Exige first used on 31 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 34,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

L20 EXG grey Lotus Exige – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
34,400 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 EXG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Exige
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 EXG was last recorded at 34,400 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 1,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,120 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,280 miles
Average per year
1,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,400 miles
  • 2025 – 33,120 miles
  • 2024 – 32,400 miles
  • 2023 – 31,361 miles
  • 2022 – 31,043 miles
  • 2021 – 30,499 miles
  • 2020 – 29,828 miles
  • 2018 – 28,813 miles
  • 2017 – 27,762 miles
  • 2016 – 26,566 miles
  • 2015 – 25,198 miles
  • 2014 – 21,846 miles
  • 2013 – 18,341 miles
  • 2012 – 15,952 miles
  • 2011 – 13,717 miles
  • 2010 – 12,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,400 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective split but still clears (3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,400 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    34,400 miles
    Test number
    104908324599
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective split but still clears (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail34,394 miles (+1,274)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,394 miles
    Test number
    404677922803
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective split but still clears (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass33,120 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    33,120 miles
    Test number
    971665114642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,400 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    32,400 miles
    Test number
    673733205903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,361 miles (+318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    31,361 miles
    Test number
    625015081330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play in NSR inner track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play in OSR inner track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass31,043 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    31,043 miles
    Test number
    758142421578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,499 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    30,499 miles
    Test number
    226919060977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,828 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    29,828 miles
    Test number
    582700822804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,813 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    28,813 miles
    Test number
    127978469577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,762 miles (+1,196)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    27,762 miles
    Test number
    352673061890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,566 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    26,566 miles
    Test number
    376351784132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,198 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,198 miles
    Test number
    659096085082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail25,192 miles (+3,346)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,192 miles
    Test number
    208655575018
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass21,846 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,846 miles
    Test number
    955524584014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,341 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,341 miles
    Test number
    198164283028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,952 miles (+2,235)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,952 miles
    Test number
    607766982043
    • NoteFront wiper smearing the screen but still providing an adequate view of the raod

  17. Pass13,717 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,717 miles
    Test number
    658550891067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail13,707 miles (+1,561)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,707 miles
    Test number
    519199581055
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass12,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    12,146 miles
    Test number
    141099880022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail12,146 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,146 miles
    Test number
    621289280046
    • Repaired at testHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Questions about L20 EXG

Does L20 EXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 EXG is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 EXG?
The MOT on L20 EXG is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 EXG done?
L20 EXG was recorded at 34,400 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 1,370 miles a year.
Has L20 EXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 EXG has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 EXG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L20 EXG find?
L20 EXG passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen wiper blade defective split but still clears.

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