CarVerify

Free Car Check

HF05 FWO

2005 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,064 mi
Last recorded69,064 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 FWO
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 69,064 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 67,588 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 65,549 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 64,339 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 61,049 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 59,840 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 58,907 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 58,899 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,469 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 57,205 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 55,179 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 21 Oct 2015 55,141 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs corroded

judder at front brakes

Pass 22 Oct 2014 53,777 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,374 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 49,379 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 49,112 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 47,657 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 38,060 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 36,987 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
Full Lotus Exige reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HF05 FWO is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HF05 FWO, 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

How do I check the history of HF05 FWO?

You can check the full history of HF05 FWO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HF05 FWO registered?

HF05 FWO is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is HF05 FWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF05 FWO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF05 FWO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HF05 FWO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.