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Lotus Exige

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc

T7 EXGMOT history

T7 EXG is a grey petrol Lotus Exige first used on 12 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 44,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
44,090 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 EXG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Exige
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 EXG was last recorded at 44,090 miles on 1 May 2026, 921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,169 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
921 miles
Average per year
1,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,090 miles
  • 2024 – 43,169 miles
  • 2023 – 41,250 miles
  • 2022 – 39,581 miles
  • 2021 – 39,558 miles
  • 2020 – 39,487 miles
  • 2018 – 39,351 miles
  • 2017 – 38,990 miles
  • 2016 – 37,465 miles
  • 2015 – 34,961 miles
  • 2014 – 30,850 miles
  • 2013 – 26,487 miles
  • 2011 – 20,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,090 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,090 miles (+921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    44,090 miles
    Test number
    270784054380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass43,169 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    43,169 miles
    Test number
    935849942500
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail43,157 miles (+1,907)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,157 miles
    Test number
    261790745465
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass41,250 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    41,250 miles
    Test number
    773676412041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,581 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    39,581 miles
    Test number
    341828420086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,558 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    39,558 miles
    Test number
    844825476561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,487 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    39,487 miles
    Test number
    522269949730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,351 miles (+361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    39,351 miles
    Test number
    751307758562
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass38,990 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    38,990 miles
    Test number
    375224254749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,465 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,465 miles
    Test number
    101280965611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap faulty

  11. Fail37,465 miles (+2,504)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,465 miles
    Test number
    548913984559
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on
    • AdvisoryFuel cap faulty

  12. Pass34,961 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,961 miles
    Test number
    518137145184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

  13. Fail34,956 miles (+4,106)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,956 miles
    Test number
    869876745109
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass30,850 miles (+4,363)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,850 miles
    Test number
    246057924450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,487 miles (+5,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,487 miles
    Test number
    377618893189
    • 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)

  16. Pass20,770 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    20,770 miles
    Test number
    897619901273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20,731 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,731 miles
    Test number
    487501701241
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about T7 EXG

Does T7 EXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 EXG is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T7 EXG?
The MOT on T7 EXG is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 EXG done?
T7 EXG was recorded at 44,090 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 1,580 miles a year.
Has T7 EXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 EXG has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T7 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 T7 EXG find?
T7 EXG passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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