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AU06 EJA

2006 Lotus Exige

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,655 mi
Last recorded41,655 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Exige28,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 EJA
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 41,655 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 41,620 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 41,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 40,894 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 39,382 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 39,382 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,093 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 38,535 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 37,649 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 33,818 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 27,946 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 27,946 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)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 27,472 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)

surface corrosion on all 4 brake discs(inner face)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 25,796 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,876 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 19,527 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 16,020 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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AU06 EJA is a 2006 Lotus Exige in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,575 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 AU06 EJA, 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 20 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU06 EJA registered?

AU06 EJA is a 2006 Lotus Exige, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is AU06 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 EJA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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