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EU05 FAF

2005 Lotus Exige

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,529 mi
Last recorded76,529 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 FAF
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 76,529 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 76,523 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 71,256 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 66,649 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 63,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 60,086 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 58,715 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 58,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 56,058 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,419 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in the offside front bottom corner of the screen

slight play in the offside rear suspension arm rose bush

Fail 29 Jun 2015 54,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in the offside front bottom corner of the screen

slight play in the offside rear suspension arm rose bush

Pass 21 Jun 2014 51,617 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 50,570 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 48,383 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 45,475 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 36,755 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 28,801 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,349 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 FAF is a 2005 Lotus Exige in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FAF, 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 FAF registered?

EU05 FAF is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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