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DSZ 4022

2005 Lotus Exige

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,055 mi
Last recorded25,055 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSZ 4022
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 25,055 miles

The ABS module has a lower mounting broken-located under the offside front wing

Pass 11 Jul 2024 23,843 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 22,600 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 22,600 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 21,373 miles

Offside Front mounting bush broken.inside wheel arch

Pass 16 Jul 2021 20,646 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 20,646 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight bind on o/s rear brake by hand

Fail 9 Jul 2021 20,592 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 26 Jun 2019 20,357 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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DSZ 4022 is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DSZ 4022, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DSZ 4022?

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What year was DSZ 4022 registered?

DSZ 4022 is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is DSZ 4022 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSZ 4022 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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