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FJ06 OJS

2006 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

31,012 mi
Last recorded31,012 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Exige28,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 OJS
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 31,012 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 31,007 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to complete due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 30,067 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 29,380 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 28,703 miles

Both rear wheels have play in a side to side motion only, unable to visually see where the play exists in the components that have the movement

Drivers seat belt has been replaced with an FIA 4 point harness type seat belt arrangement

Front wiper blade is smeary

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Passenger seat has been removed including seatbelt

Fail 12 Oct 2021 28,703 miles

Both rear wheels have play in a side to side motion only, unable to visually see where the play exists in the components that have the movement

Drivers seat belt has been replaced with an FIA 4 point harness type seat belt arrangement

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not fitted correctly and view is obscured (0.1 (d))

Front wiper blade is smeary

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Passenger seat has been removed including seatbelt

Stop lamp(s) not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 27,890 miles

Passenger seat and seat belt components are not present/fitted at time of inspection

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear drag link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 27,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Passenger seat and seat belt components are not present/fitted at time of inspection

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear drag link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 26,599 miles

Front brake pads chatter when wheels rotated

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel has slight play side to side motion

Fail 27 Feb 2019 26,599 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front brake pads chatter when wheels rotated

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel has slight play side to side motion

Rear reflector missing Both reflectors (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 25,834 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 24,342 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 24,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 23,321 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 23,320 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 22,247 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 22,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 21,440 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 21,440 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 20,851 miles

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

both rear alloy wheels are different to those fitted at original mot test.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 20,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 18,431 miles

both rear tyres are worn close to wear indicators

Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 16,620 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 22 Apr 2010 15,721 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 11,087 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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FJ06 OJS is a 2006 Lotus Exige in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FJ06 OJS, 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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FJ06 OJS is a 2006 Lotus Exige, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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