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Lotus Exige

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

V8 DRKMOT history

V8 DRK is a red petrol Lotus Exige first used on 26 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

V8 DRK red Lotus Exige – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Exige, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,446 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 DRK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Exige
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 DRK was last recorded at 85,446 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 2,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,878 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,568 miles
Average per year
3,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,446 miles
  • 2024 – 82,878 miles
  • 2023 – 81,041 miles
  • 2022 – 77,576 miles
  • 2021 – 73,448 miles
  • 2020 – 69,827 miles
  • 2019 – 66,479 miles
  • 2018 – 64,025 miles
  • 2017 – 60,427 miles
  • 2016 – 55,824 miles
  • 2015 – 52,667 miles
  • 2014 – 47,024 miles
  • 2013 – 43,651 miles
  • 2008 – 36,514 miles
  • 2007 – 28,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,446 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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,446 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,446 miles
    Test number
    585170003274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,878 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    82,878 miles
    Test number
    870573138664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,041 miles (+3,465)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,041 miles
    Test number
    674503189766
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,576 miles (+4,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,576 miles
    Test number
    984912879753
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass73,448 miles (+3,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,448 miles
    Test number
    697038431982
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass69,827 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,827 miles
    Test number
    300156403208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,479 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,479 miles
    Test number
    287474787497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,025 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,025 miles
    Test number
    407806937071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,021 miles (+3,594)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,021 miles
    Test number
    893935022568
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass60,427 miles (+4,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,427 miles
    Test number
    565679608774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass55,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,824 miles
    Test number
    567884936381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,824 miles (+3,157)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,824 miles
    Test number
    705973084430
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass52,667 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,667 miles
    Test number
    788167025101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail52,667 miles (+5,643)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,667 miles
    Test number
    956485725166
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass47,024 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,024 miles
    Test number
    275114114451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,651 miles
    Test number
    926758203114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,651 miles (+7,137)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,651 miles
    Test number
    568608593035
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass36,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,514 miles
    Test number
    132244338271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,514 miles (+8,317)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,514 miles
    Test number
    894422838271
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Fail28,197 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,197 miles
    Test number
    200633317261
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass28,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,197 miles
    Test number
    594563217200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 DRK

Does V8 DRK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 DRK is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V8 DRK?
The MOT on V8 DRK is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 DRK done?
V8 DRK was recorded at 85,446 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 3,124 miles a year.
Has V8 DRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 DRK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on V8 DRK 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 V8 DRK find?
V8 DRK passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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