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EU55 EZE

2005 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,087 mi
Last recorded76,087 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 EZE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 76,087 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 74,525 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 73,380 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 69,590 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 68,290 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 65,360 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 59,645 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,495 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 54,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,669 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,658 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 17 Jun 2011 46,930 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 45,240 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 22,386 miles

Oil leak

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

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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EU55 EZE is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EU55 EZE, 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 EU55 EZE registered?

EU55 EZE is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is EU55 EZE safe to buy?

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