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AU55 JGZ

2006 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

13,660 mi
Last recorded13,660 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Exige28,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 JGZ
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 13,660 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged on bottom edge (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 LEDs out (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 LEDs out (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 LEDs out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 LEDs out (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 13,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 LEDs out (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 LEDs out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2025 13,086 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 LEDs out (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 LEDs out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2024 12,411 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 LEDs out/very dim (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 12,411 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 LEDs out/very dim (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 11,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front anti roll bar D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs on inner surfaces are rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front no plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nsr shocker is light mist (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak on under tray (rear) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres cracking in tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 11,871 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Osf headlamp too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are rusty/pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front anti roll bar D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs on inner surfaces are rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front no plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nsr shocker is light mist (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak on under tray (rear) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres cracking in tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 11,280 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake disc surfaces inner are pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nsr sidelight has 2 led lights that are dim (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 9,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 8,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 5,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Side lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 5,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Side lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 5,168 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 3,718 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 3,718 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 2,486 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 1,350 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,422 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,130 miles

Some wear in rear track control arms.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 26,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,036 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,930 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 14,671 miles

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

r/n/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 9,226 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 JGZ is a 2006 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 JGZ, 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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AU55 JGZ is a 2006 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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