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40 EXG

2000 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,316 mi
Last recorded52,316 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 52,316 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 52,183 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 51,889 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 51,889 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 51,420 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 51,410 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 48,831 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 46,309 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 43,079 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 40,752 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 38,648 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 38,648 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 37,223 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,169 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,721 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,905 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 28,147 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 28,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2009 25,254 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,995 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 18,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,341 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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40 EXG is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 40 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 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 40 EXG registered?

40 EXG is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is 40 EXG safe to buy?

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