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EU07 JAO

2007 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,578 mi
Last recorded46,578 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Exige26,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU07 JAO
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 46,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

all 4 tyres are 10yrs old

Pass 18 Dec 2024 46,548 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 22 Jun 2023 46,515 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar D bushes have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on inner edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nsr shocker has light misting of oil and dump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nsr fog lamp has leds not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Toe rod arms have play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low in centre of tread 2mm Nsr and Osr 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 46,444 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr track control arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are 2mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 45,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 45,098 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 40,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 28,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,001 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,063 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 14,751 miles

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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EU07 JAO is a 2007 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 JAO, 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 JAO registered?

EU07 JAO is a 2007 Lotus Exige, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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