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BR51 ZZR

2005 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,903 mi
Last recorded51,903 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR51 ZZR
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 51,903 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 51,230 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 50,537 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 49,965 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 48,311 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 43,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in centre 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 35,499 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 35,201 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 28,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2015 28,163 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 28,138 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 27,880 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 27,729 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2010 24,961 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 24,456 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,831 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BR51 ZZR is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BR51 ZZR, 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 BR51 ZZR registered?

BR51 ZZR is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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