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74,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front both front fog lamp lenses damaged
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
reverse lights not working
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front both front fog lamp lenses damaged
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
reverse lights not working
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitting
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
full engine/body undertray fitted
general slight corrosion of front & rear suspension components
play in o/s/f track rod end
rear brake pads getting low
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight corrosion to parking brake cables
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front wishbones corroded
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
All brake discs are worn. Rear tyres are worn to wear bars and just on the legal limit.
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
All brake discs are worn. Rear tyres are worn to wear bars and just on the legal limit.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Exige?
Based on 20,795 MOT tests across 2,298 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E2 EXG is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 E2 EXG, 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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E2 EXG is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 10 May 2005.
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