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E20 XGE

2006 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,002 mi
Last recorded39,002 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Exige28,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 XGE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 39,002 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 38,524 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2024 37,651 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 37,123 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 35,997 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 35,644 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 34,618 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 32,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,717 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 30,610 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,231 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,376 miles

nsr osr brake pipes coated in paint no able to to examine

osr brake pipe insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2014 27,375 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

nsr osr brake pipes coated in paint no able to to examine

osr brake pipe insecure

Pass 2 May 2013 25,976 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 25,973 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 May 2012 24,029 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,186 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 23,186 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 23,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wiper slightly smeary but can still funtion as intended

Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,827 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 22,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 17,589 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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E20 XGE is a 2006 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,575 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 E20 XGE, 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 20 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E20 XGE registered?

E20 XGE is a 2006 Lotus Exige, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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