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F1 FPG

2007 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,657 mi
Last recorded30,657 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Exige26,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 FPG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 30,657 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 29,838 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 29,156 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 29,156 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 28,304 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 27,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 26,408 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 26,389 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine overheat and water loss (7.3.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 25,388 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 24,484 miles

front and rear tyres very close to limit

slight play in n/s and o/s rear inner toe links

Pass 2 Apr 2015 23,315 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 20 Mar 2014 22,102 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 21,695 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 21,695 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 18,093 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 13,161 miles

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

Unable to carry out full underbody inspection due to extensive vehicle undertrays.

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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F1 FPG is a 2007 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F1 FPG, 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 F1 FPG registered?

F1 FPG is a 2007 Lotus Exige, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is F1 FPG safe to buy?

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