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E11 XSE

2007 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,264 mi
Last recorded46,264 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Exige26,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 XSE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 46,264 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 46,254 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 44,249 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 44,240 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 41,729 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 41,722 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to cat missing where fitted as standard (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 39,254 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 39,252 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 36,342 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 35,178 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 34,924 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 32,893 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 29,475 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 23,540 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 23,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 22,150 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 20,557 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,812 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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E11 XSE is a 2007 Lotus Exige in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 E11 XSE, 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 E11 XSE registered?

E11 XSE is a 2007 Lotus Exige, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is E11 XSE safe to buy?

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