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Lotus Exige

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

S18 EXGMOT history

S18 EXG is a black petrol Lotus Exige first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 49,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

S18 EXG black Lotus Exige – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Exige, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
49,047 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 EXG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Exige
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 EXG was last recorded at 49,047 miles on 22 May 2026, 258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,789 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
258 miles
Average per year
1,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,047 miles
  • 2025 – 48,789 miles
  • 2024 – 48,472 miles
  • 2023 – 48,203 miles
  • 2022 – 47,777 miles
  • 2021 – 46,659 miles
  • 2020 – 45,721 miles
  • 2019 – 44,739 miles
  • 2018 – 43,861 miles
  • 2016 – 41,171 miles
  • 2015 – 39,374 miles
  • 2014 – 35,926 miles
  • 2013 – 32,047 miles
  • 2012 – 24,145 miles
  • 2011 – 19,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,047 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear suspension dust cover starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Undertrays fitted throughout underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,047 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    49,047 miles
    Test number
    999730670787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,789 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    48,789 miles
    Test number
    121509432205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,472 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    48,472 miles
    Test number
    772707294010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,203 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    48,203 miles
    Test number
    645165736890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,777 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    47,777 miles
    Test number
    384722049182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,659 miles (+938)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    46,659 miles
    Test number
    185287107203
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Pass45,721 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    45,721 miles
    Test number
    173821033741
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension dust cover starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail45,721 miles (+982)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,721 miles
    Test number
    978374611697
    • MajorRear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension dust cover starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass44,739 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,739 miles
    Test number
    404434739509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,861 miles (+2,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    43,861 miles
    Test number
    144542486321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  11. Pass41,171 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,171 miles
    Test number
    275481693397
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted throughout underside of vehicle
  12. Fail41,130 miles (+1,756)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,130 miles
    Test number
    196023402809
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted throughout underside of vehicle
  13. Pass39,374 miles (+3,448)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,374 miles
    Test number
    899349145163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,926 miles (+3,879)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,926 miles
    Test number
    257899144454
    • NoteAll 4 brake disc inner faces corroded, not affecting performance.
  15. Pass32,047 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,047 miles
    Test number
    696278503187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,035 miles (+7,890)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,035 miles
    Test number
    396186403109
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass24,145 miles (+4,538)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,145 miles
    Test number
    259758902115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to wearbars
  18. Pass19,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    19,607 miles
    Test number
    828857441083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 EXG

Does S18 EXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 EXG is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 EXG?
The MOT on S18 EXG is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 EXG done?
S18 EXG was recorded at 49,047 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 1,929 miles a year.
Has S18 EXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 EXG has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on S18 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 S18 EXG find?
S18 EXG passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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