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EX02 GEE

2006 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,815 mi
Last recorded34,815 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Exige28,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 GEE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 34,815 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2025 34,315 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2023 34,002 miles

engine covers and or under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2022 31,005 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 28,803 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 28,362 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 28,353 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 27,389 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 26,904 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 25,758 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 24,479 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 23,172 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 23,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,599 miles

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,389 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,715 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 15,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 13,039 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 7,755 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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EX02 GEE is a 2006 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,575 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 EX02 GEE, 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 20 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX02 GEE registered?

EX02 GEE is a 2006 Lotus Exige, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is EX02 GEE safe to buy?

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