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Lotus Exige

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

S20 EXGMOT history

S20 EXG is a red petrol Lotus Exige first used on 5 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

S20 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 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,664 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 EXG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Exige
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 EXG was last recorded at 85,664 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,663 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,664 miles
  • 2024 – 82,229 miles
  • 2023 – 78,853 miles
  • 2022 – 75,469 miles
  • 2021 – 71,655 miles
  • 2019 – 67,554 miles
  • 2018 – 63,195 miles
  • 2017 – 58,226 miles
  • 2016 – 50,885 miles
  • 2015 – 40,139 miles
  • 2013 – 31,324 miles
  • 2012 – 21,396 miles
  • 2011 – 10,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,664 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Rear tie bar

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low tread 1.8 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,664 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,664 miles
    Test number
    216729732357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail85,663 miles (+3,434)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,663 miles
    Test number
    444239614504
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass82,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,229 miles
    Test number
    451155392225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,229 miles (+3,376)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,229 miles
    Test number
    543425978270
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass78,853 miles (+3,384)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,853 miles
    Test number
    153760173272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    75,469 miles
    Test number
    367740656457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,469 miles (+3,814)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,469 miles
    Test number
    824851409889
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass71,655 miles (+4,101)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,655 miles
    Test number
    342659413025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,554 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,554 miles
    Test number
    190187635497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Rear tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low tread 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail67,550 miles (+4,355)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,550 miles
    Test number
    852797451538
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Rear tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low tread 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass63,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,195 miles
    Test number
    732622362665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,195 miles (+4,969)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,195 miles
    Test number
    797328226228
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass58,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,226 miles
    Test number
    275243339442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,226 miles (+7,341)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,226 miles
    Test number
    110021494592
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass50,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,885 miles
    Test number
    979091138449
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail50,885 miles (+10,746)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,885 miles
    Test number
    588815215638
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass40,139 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,139 miles
    Test number
    986363065040
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail40,138 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,138 miles
    Test number
    879069245046
    • FailureFront Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. FailMileage not read3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    569585954037
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  20. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    738352054032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,324 miles
    Test number
    507400483047
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail31,324 miles (+9,928)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,324 miles
    Test number
    779670683043
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass21,396 miles (+22)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    21,396 miles
    Test number
    915744792059
    • NoteNearside front wheel slightly buckled

  24. Fail21,374 miles (+10,853)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,374 miles
    Test number
    156988482010
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front wheel slightly buckled

  25. Pass10,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    10,521 miles
    Test number
    149841091092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 EXG

Does S20 EXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 EXG is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 EXG?
The MOT on S20 EXG is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 EXG done?
S20 EXG was recorded at 85,664 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,034 miles a year.
Has S20 EXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 EXG has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 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 S20 EXG find?
S20 EXG passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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