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FJ07 DSO

2007 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,649 mi
Last recorded68,649 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Exige26,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ07 DSO
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 68,649 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 68,649 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 68,552 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 68,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 68,367 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 68,271 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 68,269 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 67,996 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 19 Mar 2020 67,726 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 62,007 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,509 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,798 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,305 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 37,526 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 29,982 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 24,354 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 16,915 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 12,912 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 10,536 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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FJ07 DSO is a 2007 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FJ07 DSO, 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 FJ07 DSO registered?

FJ07 DSO is a 2007 Lotus Exige, first registered on 16 March 2007.

Is FJ07 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ07 DSO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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