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Lotus Exige

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

Y31 EJBMOT history

Y31 EJB is a black petrol Lotus Exige first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 53,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

Y31 EJB black Lotus Exige – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
53,497 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 EJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Exige
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 EJB was last recorded at 53,497 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,271 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
226 miles
Average per year
1,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,497 miles
  • 2025 – 53,271 miles
  • 2024 – 51,414 miles
  • 2023 – 50,524 miles
  • 2022 – 48,971 miles
  • 2021 – 47,677 miles
  • 2019 – 46,543 miles
  • 2018 – 44,188 miles
  • 2017 – 40,776 miles
  • 2016 – 40,446 miles
  • 2014 – 40,236 miles
  • 2013 – 39,177 miles
  • 2012 – 38,305 miles
  • 2011 – 35,096 miles
  • 2010 – 30,787 miles
  • 2009 – 26,415 miles
  • 2008 – 21,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,497 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,497 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    53,497 miles
    Test number
    778993877850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,271 miles (+1,857)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    53,271 miles
    Test number
    177329372397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,414 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    51,414 miles
    Test number
    732546635760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,524 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    50,524 miles
    Test number
    549006320414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,971 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    48,971 miles
    Test number
    932080197650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,677 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    47,677 miles
    Test number
    142394456912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,543 miles (+2,355)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    46,543 miles
    Test number
    789900291690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,188 miles (+3,412)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,188 miles
    Test number
    647558385278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,776 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,776 miles
    Test number
    525830889800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,446 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,446 miles
    Test number
    849636197973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,236 miles (+1,059)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    40,236 miles
    Test number
    556244224356
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass39,177 miles (+872)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    39,177 miles
    Test number
    138512653347
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass38,305 miles (+3,209)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,305 miles
    Test number
    395375722366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,096 miles (+4,309)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,096 miles
    Test number
    829826121362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,787 miles (+4,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,787 miles
    Test number
    754154630380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass26,415 miles (+5,106)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,415 miles
    Test number
    821584039376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,309 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,309 miles
    Test number
    950947838359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,300 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,300 miles
    Test number
    563030538382
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Questions about Y31 EJB

Does Y31 EJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 EJB is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y31 EJB?
The MOT on Y31 EJB is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 EJB done?
Y31 EJB was recorded at 53,497 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 1,818 miles a year.
Has Y31 EJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 EJB has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2008.
Has the mileage on Y31 EJB 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 Y31 EJB find?
Y31 EJB passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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