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EU05 FBB

2005 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,443 mi
Last recorded8,443 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 FBB
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 8,443 miles

whole underside covered no brake pipes or suspension components visible

Pass 16 May 2024 7,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing due to age of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing due to age of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 7,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing due to age of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing due to age of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 4,400 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 4,122 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 3,761 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 FBB is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU05 FBB, 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 FBB registered?

EU05 FBB is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is EU05 FBB safe to buy?

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