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EU07 CME

2007 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,732 mi
Last recorded26,732 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Exige26,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU07 CME
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 26,732 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 25,853 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 24,498 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 22,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track adjuster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track adjuster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 20,823 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 19,735 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 19,694 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 19,655 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 18,729 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 18,129 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 17,413 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 13,471 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 12,771 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 12,160 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 12,160 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 10,021 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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EU07 CME is a 2007 Lotus Exige in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU07 CME, 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 EU07 CME registered?

EU07 CME is a 2007 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 August 2007.

Is EU07 CME safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU07 CME shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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