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Lotus Exige

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

Y5 AJDMOT history

Y5 AJD is a grey petrol Lotus Exige first used on 8 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 49,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

Y5 AJD grey Lotus Exige – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
49,629 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 AJD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Exige
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 AJD was last recorded at 49,629 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,737 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
892 miles
Average per year
1,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,629 miles
  • 2025 – 48,737 miles
  • 2024 – 48,009 miles
  • 2023 – 47,051 miles
  • 2022 – 45,966 miles
  • 2021 – 45,100 miles
  • 2019 – 44,719 miles
  • 2018 – 43,907 miles
  • 2017 – 41,668 miles
  • 2016 – 40,441 miles
  • 2015 – 38,782 miles
  • 2014 – 37,993 miles
  • 2013 – 33,863 miles
  • 2010 – 30,867 miles
  • 2009 – 25,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,629 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,629 miles (+892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    49,629 miles
    Test number
    367588273461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass48,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    48,737 miles
    Test number
    480032195239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail48,730 miles (+721)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,730 miles
    Test number
    999833200571
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  4. Pass48,009 miles (+958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    48,009 miles
    Test number
    689361340277
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under shields (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass47,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    47,051 miles
    Test number
    173061237622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail47,051 miles (+1,085)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,051 miles
    Test number
    865236391687
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass45,966 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    45,966 miles
    Test number
    612259667446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,100 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,100 miles
    Test number
    122624427387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,719 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,719 miles
    Test number
    406870526837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,712 miles (+780)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,712 miles
    Test number
    956789997612
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  11. Pass43,932 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    43,932 miles
    Test number
    926573907260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,907 miles (+2,239)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,907 miles
    Test number
    314048585802
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  13. Pass41,668 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,668 miles
    Test number
    238425233042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,441 miles (+1,659)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,441 miles
    Test number
    455997005101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,782 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,782 miles
    Test number
    985913115268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,993 miles (+4,130)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    37,993 miles
    Test number
    489350724284
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass33,863 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,863 miles
    Test number
    229553013299
    • NoteBrake discs scored
    • NoteSlight wear front roll bar link
  18. Fail33,863 miles (+2,996)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,863 miles
    Test number
    887971913205
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBrake discs scored
    • NoteSlight wear front roll bar link
  19. Pass30,867 miles (+5,765)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,867 miles
    Test number
    600259530130
    • NoteFront rollbar link /bush wear
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 2mm and perished
    • NoteOffside front spot light damage
    • NoteOffside rear tyre limit and perished
  20. Pass25,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,102 miles
    Test number
    822868699020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,102 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,102 miles
    Test number
    630247899019
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about Y5 AJD

Does Y5 AJD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 AJD is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 AJD?
The MOT on Y5 AJD is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 AJD done?
Y5 AJD was recorded at 49,629 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 1,438 miles a year.
Has Y5 AJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 AJD has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y5 AJD 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 Y5 AJD find?
Y5 AJD passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.

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