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22 EXG

2013 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,405 mi
Last recorded42,405 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Lotus Exige18,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration22 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 42,405 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 41,943 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 38,622 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 38,323 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 38,314 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 37,770 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 37,770 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 37,480 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 37,480 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front wiper blade is smearing

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

Pass 2 May 2019 34,080 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 34,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 31,392 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 31,390 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 28,660 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 28,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 22,425 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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22 EXG is a 2013 Lotus Exige in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 18,560 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 22 EXG, 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 13 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 22 EXG registered?

22 EXG is a 2013 Lotus Exige, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is 22 EXG safe to buy?

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