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Lotus Exige

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,796 cc

X1 GWGMOT history

X1 GWG is a black petrol Lotus Exige first used on 14 Jul 2010. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 42,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

X1 GWG black Lotus Exige – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Exige, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2026
Mileage
42,693 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 GWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Exige
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
14 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X1 GWG was last recorded at 42,693 miles on 1 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Sept 2016: 25,188 miles, lower than 25,503 miles on 5 Aug 2015.
  • 1 Jul 2026: 42,693 miles, lower than 43,539 miles on 20 May 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
43,539 miles · 20 May 2025
Average per year
2,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,693 miles
  • 2025 – 43,539 miles
  • 2024 – 41,664 miles
  • 2023 – 41,074 miles
  • 2022 – 39,356 miles
  • 2021 – 37,687 miles
  • 2020 – 34,987 miles
  • 2019 – 32,142 miles
  • 2017 – 29,578 miles
  • 2016 – 25,191 miles
  • 2015 – 25,503 miles
  • 2014 – 21,890 miles
  • 2013 – 15,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail42,693 miles
  • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail42,693 miles (-846)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,693 miles
    Test number
    787467022610
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass43,539 miles (+1,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    43,539 miles
    Test number
    757022449646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass41,664 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    41,664 miles
    Test number
    662794204415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,074 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    41,074 miles
    Test number
    441242731918
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail41,073 miles (+1,717)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,073 miles
    Test number
    212908639062
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass39,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    39,356 miles
    Test number
    306332469448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail39,354 miles (+1,667)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,354 miles
    Test number
    654519248750
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass37,687 miles (+2,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    37,687 miles
    Test number
    356247499304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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. Pass34,987 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    34,987 miles
    Test number
    997825355562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,142 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    32,142 miles
    Test number
    193571144166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,578 miles (+4,387)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,578 miles
    Test number
    737320441382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,191 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,191 miles
    Test number
    283016995216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail25,188 miles (-315)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,188 miles
    Test number
    945001780888
    • 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)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  14. Pass25,503 miles (+3,613)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,503 miles
    Test number
    805000720398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,890 miles (+5,934)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    21,890 miles
    Test number
    496629194158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    15,956 miles
    Test number
    876022483129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X1 GWG

Does X1 GWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X1 GWG expired on 19 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X1 GWG?
The MOT on X1 GWG expired on 19 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X1 GWG done?
X1 GWG was recorded at 42,693 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 2,057 miles a year.
Has X1 GWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 GWG has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X1 GWG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 6 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X1 GWG find?
X1 GWG failed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 major defect and 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bushes; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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