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Lotus Exige

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

S21 EXGMOT history

S21 EXG is a blue petrol Lotus Exige first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 30,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

S21 EXG blue Lotus Exige – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
30,943 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 EXG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Exige
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 EXG was last recorded at 30,943 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,967 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
976 miles
Average per year
1,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,943 miles
  • 2025 – 29,967 miles
  • 2024 – 29,075 miles
  • 2023 – 28,432 miles
  • 2022 – 27,457 miles
  • 2021 – 26,018 miles
  • 2020 – 25,185 miles
  • 2019 – 24,200 miles
  • 2018 – 22,814 miles
  • 2017 – 20,969 miles
  • 2016 – 18,375 miles
  • 2015 – 17,987 miles
  • 2014 – 17,413 miles
  • 2013 – 16,639 miles
  • 2012 – 14,548 miles
  • 2011 – 13,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,943 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,943 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    30,943 miles
    Test number
    112327019426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass29,967 miles (+892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    29,967 miles
    Test number
    469462249976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass29,075 miles (+643)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    29,075 miles
    Test number
    638867528841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat lock in rail but has slight movement in mechanism
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass28,432 miles (+975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    28,432 miles
    Test number
    322481842569
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass27,457 miles (+1,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    27,457 miles
    Test number
    977092543680
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass26,018 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    26,018 miles
    Test number
    109368601217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,185 miles (+985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    25,185 miles
    Test number
    564861343374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass24,200 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    24,200 miles
    Test number
    350302115215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail24,159 miles (+1,345)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,159 miles
    Test number
    784012990611
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass22,814 miles (+1,845)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    22,814 miles
    Test number
    745141168867
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass20,969 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    20,969 miles
    Test number
    435490834181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,754 miles (+2,379)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    20,754 miles
    Test number
    906001237253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,375 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,375 miles
    Test number
    498855990731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,987 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    17,987 miles
    Test number
    609079945166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,413 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    17,413 miles
    Test number
    239809344101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,639 miles (+2,091)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    16,639 miles
    Test number
    857321153140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,548 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    14,548 miles
    Test number
    537133152114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,338 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,338 miles
    Test number
    319988452032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,303 miles
    Test number
    229701661068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 EXG

Does S21 EXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 EXG is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 EXG?
The MOT on S21 EXG is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 EXG done?
S21 EXG was recorded at 30,943 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 1,142 miles a year.
Has S21 EXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 EXG has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on S21 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 S21 EXG find?
S21 EXG passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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