LOTUS EXIGE E3XGS has 19 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2008 LOTUS EXIGE has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 42,560 miles 2 months ago on Thursday 5th March 2026 at 16:55.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Thursday 4th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

E3XGS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH MARCH 202742,560 MI
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 202422ND SEPTEMBER 202541,372 MI
PASSED5TH JULY 20234TH JULY 202441,332 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded All Four Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened All Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED24TH JUNE 202223RD JUNE 202341,232 MI
PASSED28TH MAY 202127TH MAY 202241,090 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Cable Damaged But Not To Excess Outer Casing (1.1.15 (a))
FAILED26TH MAY 202141,086 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Cable Damaged But Not To Excess Outer Casing (1.1.15 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Cable Damaged Cable Frayed (1.1.15 (a))
PASSED19TH MAY 202018TH MAY 202140,831 MI
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 201918TH FEBRUARY 202040,440 MI
FAILED19TH FEBRUARY 201940,440 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 201812TH FEBRUARY 201939,343 MI
FAILED12TH FEBRUARY 201839,340 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 201615TH SEPTEMBER 201738,893 MI
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20156TH AUGUST 201636,367 MI
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20144TH AUGUST 201533,214 MI
PASSED11TH JULY 201310TH JULY 201425,222 MI
PASSED6TH JULY 20125TH JULY 201322,723 MI
FAILED4TH JULY 201222,723 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED15TH JUNE 201114TH JUNE 201218,777 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED14TH JUNE 201118,772 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

E3XGS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

E3XGS MOT Comments

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E3XGS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 42,560 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,364 miles

E3XGS FAQs

This Lotus Exige with registration E3XGS was manufactured on Sunday 1st June 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Orange and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 42,560 miles, so this Lotus has travelled an average of 2,364 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Lotus Exige beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means E3XGS has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Lotus Exige has had 16 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Lotus Exige is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does E3XGS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 E3XGS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is E3XGS Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 E3XGS does have Tax. Read more

When does E3XGS Tax expire?

The current Tax for E3XGS will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does E3XGS MOT expire?

The current MOT for E3XGS will expire in 10 months on Thursday 4th March 2027. Read more

When did E3XGS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for E3XGS was on Thursday 5th March 2026 at 16:55. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has E3XGS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for E3XGS we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has E3XGS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for E3XGS we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is E3XGS?

E3XGS is registered as a 2008 Lotus Exige. Read more

How many miles has E3XGS done?

The odometer reading for E3XGS at the last MOT in March 2026 was 42,560 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,364 miles per year. Read more

How old is E3XGS?

The vehicle E3XGS was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Sunday 1st June 2008. Read more

What colour is E3XGS?

The official colour of E3XGS is recorded as Orange. Read more

What engine does E3XGS have?

E3XGS has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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