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HF55 DUY

2005 Lotus Exige

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,291 mi
Last recorded94,291 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 DUY
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 94,291 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,280 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 94,269 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 91,200 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 86,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 83,929 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 81,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 81,470 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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 79,671 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 71,625 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,138 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 54,953 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 46,526 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
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HF55 DUY is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HF55 DUY, 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 HF55 DUY registered?

HF55 DUY is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is HF55 DUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF55 DUY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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