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AU65 BXX

2015 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,218 mi
Last recorded22,218 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Lotus Exige14,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU65 BXX
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 22,218 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 20,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre measured at 2mm where limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre measured at 3mm where limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 19,503 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 17,493 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 16,228 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 16,228 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 14,700 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 12,137 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 12,137 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 6,310 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 6,037 miles

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

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

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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AU65 BXX is a 2015 Lotus Exige in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 14,992 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 AU65 BXX, 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 11 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU65 BXX registered?

AU65 BXX is a 2015 Lotus Exige, first registered on 24 September 2015.

Is AU65 BXX safe to buy?

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