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AU55 FZF

2005 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,875 mi
Last recorded43,875 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 FZF
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 43,875 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 40,158 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 37,410 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 37,410 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 34,960 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 34,798 miles

rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,498 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,062 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 31,741 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 31,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 20,912 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO WEARBARS

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 20,912 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO WEARBARS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 12,417 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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AU55 FZF is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU55 FZF, 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 AU55 FZF registered?

AU55 FZF is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is AU55 FZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 FZF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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