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Lotus Exige

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

S17 EXGMOT history

S17 EXG is a grey petrol Lotus Exige first used on 21 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 65,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

S17 EXG grey Lotus Exige – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
65,810 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 EXG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Exige
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 EXG was last recorded at 65,810 miles on 21 May 2026, 1,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,078 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,732 miles
Average per year
2,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,810 miles
  • 2025 – 64,078 miles
  • 2024 – 62,684 miles
  • 2023 – 60,664 miles
  • 2022 – 59,195 miles
  • 2021 – 57,448 miles
  • 2020 – 56,284 miles
  • 2019 – 53,963 miles
  • 2018 – 48,931 miles
  • 2017 – 48,846 miles
  • 2016 – 48,646 miles
  • 2015 – 48,644 miles
  • 2013 – 44,978 miles
  • 2011 – 39,026 miles
  • 2010 – 35,046 miles
  • 2009 – 34,095 miles
  • 2008 – 28,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,810 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,810 miles (+1,732)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    65,810 miles
    Test number
    848668796123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,078 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    64,078 miles
    Test number
    516055420235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,684 miles (+2,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,684 miles
    Test number
    323178300661
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads worn
  4. Pass60,664 miles (+1,469)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    60,664 miles
    Test number
    851296297726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,195 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    59,195 miles
    Test number
    779687457475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,448 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    57,448 miles
    Test number
    846270805826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    56,284 miles
    Test number
    567353504646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,284 miles (+2,321)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,284 miles
    Test number
    927478841132
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  9. Pass53,963 miles (+5,032)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    53,963 miles
    Test number
    729822467843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,931 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    48,931 miles
    Test number
    276390980893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,846 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,846 miles
    Test number
    890677319819
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test, may require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake application slightly uneven on roller brake test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryWiper worn & smearing windscreen
  12. Fail48,846 miles (+200)1 failure14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,846 miles
    Test number
    476601275730
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test, may require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake application slightly uneven on roller brake test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryWiper worn & smearing windscreen
  13. Pass48,646 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,646 miles
    Test number
    896401233600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,644 miles (+3,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,644 miles
    Test number
    187117745179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass44,978 miles (+5,952)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,978 miles
    Test number
    807528753148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,026 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,026 miles
    Test number
    748942151203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,046 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,046 miles
    Test number
    384962550280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,095 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,095 miles
    Test number
    471251429472
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteInaccessible items due to vehicle design.brake pipes front to rear and inner steering and suspension components.
  19. Pass34,095 miles (+5,433)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,095 miles
    Test number
    531921929359
    • NoteInaccessible items due to vehicle design.brake pipes front to rear and inner steering and suspension components.
  20. Pass28,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,662 miles
    Test number
    643967618309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 EXG

Does S17 EXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 EXG is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 EXG?
The MOT on S17 EXG is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 EXG done?
S17 EXG was recorded at 65,810 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 2,120 miles a year.
Has S17 EXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 EXG has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on S17 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 S17 EXG find?
S17 EXG passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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