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HF05 FWN

2005 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,973 mi
Last recorded75,973 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 FWN
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 75,973 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 75,973 miles

Emissions unable to be completed test not completed due to risk of overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 75,493 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 74,684 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 70,491 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 67,492 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 64,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop and tail lights are working but lamp unit itself is 180 degrees out

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On insides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 60,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 56,874 miles

chip in screen

Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 53,432 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Recorded at 43% (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,887 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 46,553 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 42,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,927 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 39,927 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 36,170 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,303 miles

full under tray unable to check all brake and fuel lines

Pass 22 Jan 2010 22,841 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 16,436 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 16,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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HF05 FWN is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HF05 FWN, 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 HF05 FWN registered?

HF05 FWN is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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