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H2 EXG

2006 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,204 mi
Last recorded26,204 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Exige28,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 26,204 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 26,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 24,288 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 24,229 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 23,987 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 23,587 miles

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

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

slight play in both rear toe link ball joints

Pass 10 Oct 2016 23,085 miles

slight play in both rear toe arms

Pass 2 Oct 2015 21,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,011 miles

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

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

Exhaust pipe heatshield disintegrated. GRP wheelarch above possible heatsource.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 18,788 miles

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

rear tyres on 2-3mm

wiper switch broken but can still be used

Pass 26 Nov 2012 18,118 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 16,629 miles

slight corrosion on brake discs

slight wear on all tyres

Pass 15 Nov 2010 15,598 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 13,624 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 13,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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H2 EXG is a 2006 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 H2 EXG, 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 H2 EXG registered?

H2 EXG is a 2006 Lotus Exige, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is H2 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H2 EXG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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