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EX57 JEZ

2007 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,037 mi
Last recorded84,037 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Exige26,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 JEZ
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 84,037 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 79,718 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 78,205 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 75,032 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 75,032 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 73,655 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 73,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Slight bind at wheel

Pass 31 Oct 2018 70,766 miles

CAT heat shield insecure and deterated

general surface corrosion on underside and suspension components

Fail 29 Oct 2018 70,766 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

CAT heat shield insecure and deterated

general surface corrosion on underside and suspension components

Pass 27 Oct 2017 70,218 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 69,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 66,360 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 66,360 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 64,207 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2013 62,680 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 62,675 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 20,747 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 16,517 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2010 16,517 miles

all brake discs corroding

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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EX57 JEZ is a 2007 Lotus Exige in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EX57 JEZ, 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 EX57 JEZ registered?

EX57 JEZ is a 2007 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is EX57 JEZ safe to buy?

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