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E6 XGE

2007 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,423 mi
Last recorded80,423 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Exige26,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 XGE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 80,423 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 79,767 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 74,454 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 72,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

full flat floor fitted.

Fail 22 Sep 2022 72,476 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

full flat floor fitted.

Pass 21 Jul 2021 71,269 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 71,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 68,904 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 14 May 2019 65,457 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 63,070 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 63,068 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

emlight on.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,961 miles

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 57,613 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 50,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 44,515 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,519 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 41,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 34,903 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 34,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,903 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 29,519 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 29,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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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E6 XGE is a 2007 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E6 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 E6 XGE registered?

E6 XGE is a 2007 Lotus Exige, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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