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Lotus Exige

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

X3 XGEMOT history

X3 XGE is a blue petrol Lotus Exige first used on 1 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 83,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

X3 XGE blue Lotus Exige – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Exige, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
83,259 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 XGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Exige
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 XGE was last recorded at 83,259 miles on 6 May 2026, 1,911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,348 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,911 miles
Average per year
3,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,259 miles
  • 2025 – 81,348 miles
  • 2024 – 79,712 miles
  • 2021 – 78,487 miles
  • 2020 – 78,170 miles
  • 2019 – 77,371 miles
  • 2018 – 75,543 miles
  • 2017 – 74,414 miles
  • 2016 – 67,303 miles
  • 2015 – 59,944 miles
  • 2014 – 52,410 miles
  • 2013 – 43,687 miles
  • 2011 – 39,219 miles
  • 2010 – 35,215 miles
  • 2009 – 29,867 miles
  • 2008 – 20,904 miles
  • 2007 – 15,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,259 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,259 miles (+1,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    83,259 miles
    Test number
    779898981031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass81,348 miles (+1,636)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,348 miles
    Test number
    750539335022
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass79,712 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    79,712 miles
    Test number
    118635532680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,487 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,487 miles
    Test number
    307923773719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,411 miles (+241)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,411 miles
    Test number
    808140305663
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass78,170 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,170 miles
    Test number
    417015341648
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail78,170 miles (+799)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,170 miles
    Test number
    236603868084
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass77,371 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,371 miles
    Test number
    744376828939
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail77,371 miles (+1,828)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,371 miles
    Test number
    607333804640
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass75,543 miles (+1,129)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,543 miles
    Test number
    806101836050
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged brake feral slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged brake feral slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass74,414 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,414 miles
    Test number
    282037213026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail74,414 miles (+7,111)1 dangerous6 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,414 miles
    Test number
    485271238817
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coolant leak from header tank
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass67,303 miles (+7,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,303 miles
    Test number
    589270145810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

  14. Fail59,944 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,944 miles
    Test number
    279211145077
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass59,944 miles (+7,534)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,944 miles
    Test number
    626201245055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,410 miles
    Test number
    325037634003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail52,410 miles (+8,723)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,410 miles
    Test number
    329677534059
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass43,687 miles (+4,468)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,687 miles
    Test number
    987676013070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,219 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,219 miles
    Test number
    276075541212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,215 miles (+5,348)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,215 miles
    Test number
    360126720278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,867 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,867 miles
    Test number
    410352339257
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass29,867 miles (+8,963)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,867 miles
    Test number
    921002539238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    20,904 miles
    Test number
    373321128402
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail20,904 miles (+5,260)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,904 miles
    Test number
    570871128209
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass15,644 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,644 miles
    Test number
    573633797161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail15,643 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,643 miles
    Test number
    224582697195
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Questions about X3 XGE

Does X3 XGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 XGE is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 XGE?
The MOT on X3 XGE is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 XGE done?
X3 XGE was recorded at 83,259 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 3,593 miles a year.
Has X3 XGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 XGE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on X3 XGE 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 X3 XGE find?
X3 XGE passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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