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AU56 EHC

2007 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,527 mi
Last recorded39,527 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Exige26,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 EHC
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 39,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 37,521 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 35,607 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 33,325 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 31,057 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 31,054 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Filed 2 x bet tests and 1 x long test (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 27,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 27,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 25,941 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 24,604 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 24,604 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 22,380 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 20,524 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 20,522 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 18,947 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 18,947 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 16,784 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 16,784 miles

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 13,851 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 10,454 miles

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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AU56 EHC is a 2007 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU56 EHC, 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 AU56 EHC registered?

AU56 EHC is a 2007 Lotus Exige, first registered on 26 January 2007.

Is AU56 EHC safe to buy?

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