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A23 ETC

2007 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

15,434 mi
Last recorded15,434 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Exige26,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 ETC
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 15,434 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 70,093 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 66,764 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 61,999 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 59,405 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 59,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 58,654 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 58,652 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 57,788 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 56,206 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 53,741 miles

Factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 52,269 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 14,921 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 14,599 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 48,552 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 13,783 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 46,674 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 12,725 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,398 miles

inner face of osr brake disc is corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 11,215 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,334 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 42,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 10,235 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,245 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 8,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 32,167 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking on outer edges

Fail 28 Jul 2009 30,790 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,790 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,457 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 27,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2007 27,185 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Lotus Exige?

Based on 20,795 MOT tests across 2,298 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
1,345
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 417
Headlamp aim too high 214
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 205
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 178
Headlamp aim too low 155
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A23 ETC is a 2007 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

Across all 2007 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 26,624 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Exige fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 417 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A23 ETC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Exige typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 19 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A23 ETC registered?

A23 ETC is a 2007 Lotus Exige, first registered on 27 June 2007.

Is A23 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 ETC shows 32 tests with a 84.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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