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EU05 EZH

2005 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,539 mi
Last recorded100,539 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 EZH
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 100,539 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 100,027 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 98,814 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 95,787 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 91,272 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 90,842 miles

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))

Pass 28 May 2019 88,367 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,782 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 85,576 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 85,112 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened n/s & o/s cable sleve rubbed (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 83,973 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 82,797 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 82,797 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 79,586 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 79,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 64,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 53,296 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,365 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen chip o/s lower corner

Fail 11 Aug 2009 41,365 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

windscreen chip o/s lower corner

Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 32,715 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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EU05 EZH is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EU05 EZH, 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 EU05 EZH registered?

EU05 EZH is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is EU05 EZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 EZH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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