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AW53 XGE

2007 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,925 mi
Last recorded63,925 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Exige26,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW53 XGE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 63,925 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 61,153 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 55,787 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 55,725 miles

Slight play in both front drop links

Pass 12 Aug 2022 55,560 miles

slight play in both front drop links

Fail 12 Aug 2022 55,560 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

slight play in both front drop links

Pass 6 May 2021 55,023 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 54,537 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit and wearing on edges

front pads worn

slight play in nsr track arm ball joint

Pass 7 Aug 2018 53,009 miles

engine and floor covered

osf shock absorber mtg debonding

rear number plate delaminating

wiper poor

Fail 24 Jul 2018 53,008 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine and floor covered

osf shock absorber mtg debonding

rear number plate delaminating

wiper poor

Pass 1 Aug 2017 49,840 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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AW53 XGE is a 2007 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AW53 XGE, 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 AW53 XGE registered?

AW53 XGE is a 2007 Lotus Exige, first registered on 5 July 2007.

Is AW53 XGE safe to buy?

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