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H4 TWW

2005 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,072 mi
Last recorded24,072 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 TWW
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 24,072 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 23,839 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 23,656 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 23,429 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 23,254 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 22,691 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 22,691 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 22,214 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 21,458 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 20,584 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 19,231 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 17,856 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

incorrect size number plate in boot

Fail 27 May 2011 17,797 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 17,797 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 17,147 miles

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

incorrectly sized front number plate in boot

Pass 1 Nov 2008 15,881 miles

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

incorrect number plate fitted behind front plate

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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H4 TWW is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H4 TWW, 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 H4 TWW registered?

H4 TWW is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is H4 TWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 TWW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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