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JE05 BEZ

2013 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,175 mi
Last recorded62,175 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Lotus Exige18,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE05 BEZ
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 62,175 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 61,575 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 59,246 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 58,563 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 55,519 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 55,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 55,297 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 46,034 miles

both front tyres low 2mm

corrosion front and rear discs

dampness x2 rear shock absorbers

slight smearing drivers wiper

Pass 22 Sep 2017 37,811 miles

front tyres at 3mm(1.4mm useable tread)

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2017 37,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres at 3mm(1.4mm useable tread)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2016 27,288 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 27,286 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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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JE05 BEZ is a 2013 Lotus Exige in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 18,560 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 JE05 BEZ, 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 13 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JE05 BEZ registered?

JE05 BEZ is a 2013 Lotus Exige, first registered on 8 October 2013.

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