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AJ54 JPS

2005 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

49,100 mi
Last recorded49,100 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 JPS
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 49,100 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 49,100 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 48,180 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 48,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 47,175 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,221 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 46,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements bsn missing (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Coolant leak due to undertray fitted can not pin point

coolant low

Pass 2 Jun 2021 45,963 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 45,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,116 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2018 44,007 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 41,388 miles

Both rear tyres getting low, lefthand 2mm now

Pass 26 Feb 2016 37,143 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 34,773 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 32,905 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 32,905 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 28,716 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 26,441 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 26,441 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 23,638 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 19,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 14,670 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 14,664 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AJ54 JPS is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 28,182 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 AJ54 JPS, 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 21 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ54 JPS registered?

AJ54 JPS is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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