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FJ54 OMA

2005 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,946 mi
Last recorded31,946 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 OMA
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,946 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 26,050 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,181 miles

Windscreen smearing due to liquid in washer bottle

Fail 20 Feb 2009 20,181 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 13,871 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 13,869 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FJ54 OMA is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ54 OMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ54 OMA registered?

FJ54 OMA is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is FJ54 OMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ54 OMA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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