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Lotus Exige

Orange · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X1 GGEMOT history

X1 GGE is an orange petrol Lotus Exige first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 24,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

X1 GGE orange Lotus Exige – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Exige, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
24,326 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 GGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Exige
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 GGE was last recorded at 24,326 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,316 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 24,326 miles
  • 2024 – 23,429 miles
  • 2023 – 23,151 miles
  • 2022 – 23,092 miles
  • 2020 – 22,960 miles
  • 2018 – 22,844 miles
  • 2017 – 22,284 miles
  • 2016 – 22,149 miles
  • 2015 – 21,846 miles
  • 2013 – 21,421 miles
  • 2012 – 12,523 miles
  • 2007 – 11,245 miles
  • 2006 – 10,184 miles
  • 2005 – 9,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,326 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 emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,326 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    24,326 miles
    Test number
    376967350734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail24,316 miles (+887)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,316 miles
    Test number
    178196468978
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass23,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    23,429 miles
    Test number
    783649825893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail23,429 miles (+278)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,429 miles
    Test number
    498568961767
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass23,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    23,151 miles
    Test number
    670149204142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail23,151 miles (+59)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,151 miles
    Test number
    837529679859
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass23,092 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    23,092 miles
    Test number
    290940417176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,960 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    22,960 miles
    Test number
    637802180470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,844 miles (+560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    22,844 miles
    Test number
    556112400479
    • AdvisoryExhaust tails pipes protruding out past body
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass22,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    22,284 miles
    Test number
    912423043240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail22,284 miles (+24)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,284 miles
    Test number
    239382514720
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail22,260 miles (+111)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,260 miles
    Test number
    706277990755
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass22,149 miles (+303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    22,149 miles
    Test number
    193309501861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass21,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    21,846 miles
    Test number
    838669115120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail21,846 miles (+425)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,846 miles
    Test number
    628888015112
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass21,421 miles (+24)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,421 miles
    Test number
    375010093408
    • Note16inch wiper blade fitted at time of retest

  17. Fail21,397 miles (+8,874)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,397 miles
    Test number
    717838983293
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass12,523 miles (+8)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    12,523 miles
    Test number
    566975802336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSmaller wiper blade fitted

  19. Fail12,515 miles (+1,270)12 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,515 miles
    Test number
    879808592253
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres perrished

  20. Pass11,245 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    11,245 miles
    Test number
    861969937321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    10,184 miles
    Test number
    532903756390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail10,184 miles (+844)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,184 miles
    Test number
    354553156399
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

  23. Pass9,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    9,340 miles
    Test number
    231353665383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X1 GGE

Does X1 GGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 GGE is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X1 GGE?
The MOT on X1 GGE is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 GGE done?
X1 GGE was recorded at 24,326 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 751 miles a year.
Has X1 GGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 GGE has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on X1 GGE 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 X1 GGE find?
X1 GGE passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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