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AY05 XPE

2005 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,188 mi
Last recorded34,188 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 XPE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 34,188 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 33,478 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 32,517 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 31,985 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 30,452 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2022 30,428 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 29,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 29,489 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 28,634 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 28,046 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 28,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 26,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 25,053 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 25,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 22,520 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 22,503 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 21,169 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 19,354 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 19,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 18,391 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 15,687 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 15,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 13,078 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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AY05 XPE is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AY05 XPE, 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 AY05 XPE registered?

AY05 XPE is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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