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4 EXG

2009 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,894 mi
Last recorded25,894 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Exige22,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 25,894 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 25,760 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 25,733 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 25,707 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 25,570 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 25,201 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 24,931 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 24,519 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 24,488 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 22,738 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 21,873 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 19,177 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 17 Oct 2014 19,177 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,112 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 15,102 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 11,140 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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4 EXG is a 2009 Lotus Exige in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 22,277 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 4 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 17 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 4 EXG registered?

4 EXG is a 2009 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is 4 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 EXG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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