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Lotus Exige

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc

T41 AUSMOT history

T41 AUS is a black petrol Lotus Exige first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 55,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2026
Mileage
55,210 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T41 AUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Exige
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T41 AUS was last recorded at 55,210 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,177 miles · 14 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
2,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,210 miles
  • 2023 – 55,177 miles
  • 2022 – 55,017 miles
  • 2021 – 54,729 miles
  • 2020 – 53,906 miles
  • 2019 – 53,367 miles
  • 2018 – 52,210 miles
  • 2017 – 49,406 miles
  • 2016 – 45,597 miles
  • 2015 – 43,853 miles
  • 2014 – 38,837 miles
  • 2013 – 32,909 miles
  • 2012 – 27,567 miles
  • 2011 – 20,509 miles
  • 2010 – 16,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,210 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisey

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass55,210 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    55,210 miles
    Test number
    137987967070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,177 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,177 miles
    Test number
    109057260295
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail55,174 miles (+157)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,174 miles
    Test number
    944514914542
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass55,017 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    55,017 miles
    Test number
    425610553674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,729 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    54,729 miles
    Test number
    932671391331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,906 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,906 miles
    Test number
    757960242198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail53,897 miles (+530)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,897 miles
    Test number
    662819389338
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass53,367 miles (+1,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,367 miles
    Test number
    196444226855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass52,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,210 miles
    Test number
    414931249984
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisey (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Fail52,210 miles (+2,804)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,210 miles
    Test number
    643334781782
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen image wrong pattern (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated cable broke at test (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisey (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass49,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,406 miles
    Test number
    582664836217
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  12. Fail49,406 miles (+3,809)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,406 miles
    Test number
    339243896577
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  13. Pass45,597 miles (+1,744)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,597 miles
    Test number
    171186885979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,853 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,853 miles
    Test number
    509881165005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront reg plate delaminating
    • NoteFront tyres cracking on tread
  15. Fail43,853 miles (+5,016)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,853 miles
    Test number
    795971365097
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront reg plate delaminating
    • NoteFront tyres cracking on tread
  16. Pass38,837 miles (+5,928)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,837 miles
    Test number
    889795054054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass32,909 miles (+5,342)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,909 miles
    Test number
    998290163065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,567 miles (+7,058)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,567 miles
    Test number
    887240062074
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass20,509 miles (+4,303)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,509 miles
    Test number
    685777541080
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear discs worn
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
  20. Pass16,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    16,206 miles
    Test number
    111219440007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T41 AUS

Does T41 AUS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T41 AUS expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T41 AUS?
The MOT on T41 AUS expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T41 AUS done?
T41 AUS was recorded at 55,210 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 2,502 miles a year.
Has T41 AUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T41 AUS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T41 AUS 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 T41 AUS find?
T41 AUS passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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