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D4 FUT

2010 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,225 mi
Last recorded48,225 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Lotus Exige18,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 FUT
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 48,225 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 47,903 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 47,903 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 46,247 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 45,382 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 44,040 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 43,274 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 41,334 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 40,326 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 40,211 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 39,094 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 36,703 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 36,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 23,742 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 19,458 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 11,711 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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D4 FUT is a 2010 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 18,736 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 D4 FUT, 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 16 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D4 FUT registered?

D4 FUT is a 2010 Lotus Exige, first registered on 7 September 2010.

Is D4 FUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 FUT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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