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G111 MDS

2000 Lotus Exige

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,537 mi
Last recorded33,537 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG111 MDS
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 33,537 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 32,951 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 32,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 32,487 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 32,487 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2014 32,430 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

front spoiler too low to fit into rbt

Fail 29 Jul 2014 32,406 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,301 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 32,171 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,670 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 29,611 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 27,853 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 24,763 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 23,667 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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G111 MDS is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 29,758 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 G111 MDS, 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 26 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G111 MDS registered?

G111 MDS is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is G111 MDS safe to buy?

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