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Lotus Exige

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X59 MGMMOT history

X59 MGM is a grey petrol Lotus Exige first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 60,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

X59 MGM grey Lotus Exige – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
60,804 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X59 MGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Exige
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X59 MGM was last recorded at 60,804 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jun 2009: 42,993 miles, lower than 45,575 miles on 19 Jul 2008.

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
60,803 miles · 23 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,804 miles
  • 2024 – 60,645 miles
  • 2023 – 60,133 miles
  • 2021 – 59,656 miles
  • 2019 – 58,747 miles
  • 2018 – 58,736 miles
  • 2017 – 57,453 miles
  • 2016 – 56,303 miles
  • 2014 – 54,424 miles
  • 2013 – 51,944 miles
  • 2012 – 49,615 miles
  • 2011 – 47,390 miles
  • 2010 – 45,174 miles
  • 2009 – 42,993 miles
  • 2008 – 45,575 miles
  • 2007 – 34,861 miles
  • 2006 – 31,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,804 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays installed unable to check certain itemsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,804 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    60,804 miles
    Test number
    206105089436
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays installed unable to check certain items
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail60,803 miles (+158)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,803 miles
    Test number
    940284568594
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays installed unable to check certain items
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass60,645 miles (+512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    60,645 miles
    Test number
    466973364815
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

  4. Pass60,133 miles (+477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    60,133 miles
    Test number
    526271729823
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

  5. Pass59,656 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,656 miles
    Test number
    369701275468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail59,650 miles (+903)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,650 miles
    Test number
    954213174260
    • 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 catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass58,747 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,747 miles
    Test number
    930289802292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,736 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,736 miles
    Test number
    779447313476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,453 miles
    Test number
    866489623268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,453 miles (+1,150)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,453 miles
    Test number
    850486869527
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass56,303 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,303 miles
    Test number
    576998190008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,424 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,424 miles
    Test number
    668945514343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,944 miles (+2,329)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,944 miles
    Test number
    658726513395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,615 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,615 miles
    Test number
    619604822266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,390 miles (+2,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    47,390 miles
    Test number
    906441221221
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass45,174 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,174 miles
    Test number
    752601980161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,993 miles (-2,582)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,993 miles
    Test number
    384051179112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,575 miles (+10,714)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,575 miles
    Test number
    371841208240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,861 miles (+3,372)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,861 miles
    Test number
    123852227103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,489 miles
    Test number
    182008466171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,489 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,489 miles
    Test number
    231748766116
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Questions about X59 MGM

Does X59 MGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X59 MGM is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X59 MGM?
The MOT on X59 MGM is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X59 MGM done?
X59 MGM was recorded at 60,804 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 1,502 miles a year.
Has X59 MGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X59 MGM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on X59 MGM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X59 MGM find?
X59 MGM passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: engine covers and undertrays installed unable to check certain items; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders, and 1 more.

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