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AU05 CXC

2005 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,236 mi
Last recorded76,236 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 CXC
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 76,236 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 73,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front discs pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 72,750 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 71,659 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 69,266 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 68,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,083 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 67,083 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 64,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 62,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 59,382 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 59,382 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 54,964 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 49,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on indicating a fault

Pass 4 May 2011 44,973 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 39,490 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,701 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 34,696 miles

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 28,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,422 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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AU05 CXC is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU05 CXC, 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 AU05 CXC registered?

AU05 CXC is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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