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Lotus Exige

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc

L22 EXGMOT history

L22 EXG is a red petrol Lotus Exige first used on 24 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 51,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

L22 EXG red Lotus Exige – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Exige, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
51,473 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 EXG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Exige
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 EXG was last recorded at 51,473 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 1,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,781 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,692 miles
Average per year
2,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,473 miles
  • 2025 – 49,781 miles
  • 2024 – 48,019 miles
  • 2023 – 47,521 miles
  • 2022 – 45,958 miles
  • 2021 – 43,544 miles
  • 2020 – 42,545 miles
  • 2019 – 39,618 miles
  • 2018 – 37,635 miles
  • 2017 – 35,556 miles
  • 2016 – 33,923 miles
  • 2015 – 31,686 miles
  • 2014 – 29,789 miles
  • 2013 – 27,782 miles
  • 2012 – 23,927 miles
  • 2011 – 19,407 miles
  • 2010 – 14,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,473 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Under trays fitted not allowing to check all under body components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,473 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    51,473 miles
    Test number
    577470201373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,781 miles (+1,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    49,781 miles
    Test number
    602491436696
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass48,019 miles (+498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    48,019 miles
    Test number
    951910812314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass47,521 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    47,521 miles
    Test number
    809726125891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,958 miles (+2,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    45,958 miles
    Test number
    590307579711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass43,544 miles (+999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    43,544 miles
    Test number
    923748286711
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass42,545 miles (+2,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    42,545 miles
    Test number
    519113155535
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass39,618 miles (+1,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    39,618 miles
    Test number
    230058764522
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass37,635 miles (+2,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,635 miles
    Test number
    791854044837
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 195/50/16 84w Yokahama advan (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass35,556 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,556 miles
    Test number
    501185726078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,923 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    33,923 miles
    Test number
    759239790571
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing to check all under body components

  12. Fail33,923 miles (+2,237)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,923 miles
    Test number
    746379718222
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing to check all under body components

  13. Pass31,686 miles (+1,897)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,686 miles
    Test number
    335681815226
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass29,789 miles (+2,007)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    29,789 miles
    Test number
    306286204216
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass27,782 miles (+3,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,782 miles
    Test number
    837156303295
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass23,927 miles (+4,520)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,927 miles
    Test number
    279008502232
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass19,407 miles (+4,909)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    19,407 miles
    Test number
    498270111290
    • 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)
    • NoteSome pitting of front brake discs

  18. Pass14,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    14,498 miles
    Test number
    364232910473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 EXG

Does L22 EXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 EXG is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 EXG?
The MOT on L22 EXG is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 EXG done?
L22 EXG was recorded at 51,473 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,298 miles a year.
Has L22 EXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 EXG has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on L22 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 L22 EXG find?
L22 EXG passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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