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FJ56 FYV

2007 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,740 mi
Last recorded47,740 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Exige26,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 FYV
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 47,740 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 47,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 47,226 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 45,827 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 44,789 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 41,785 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 39,056 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 38,284 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 38,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 34,939 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 34,650 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,993 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 30,962 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under side damp with unkown sorce of lubracunt around font suspention

Pass 13 May 2014 30,037 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 27,136 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,841 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 21,217 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 21,217 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 16,508 miles

Lambda sensor readings very close to maximum

N/s reverse light inop.

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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FJ56 FYV is a 2007 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ56 FYV, 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 FJ56 FYV registered?

FJ56 FYV is a 2007 Lotus Exige, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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