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LF15 HOW

2015 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,612 mi
Last recorded17,612 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Lotus Exige14,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF15 HOW
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 17,612 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 17,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2025 17,064 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 16,435 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 12,349 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 9,840 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 9,038 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 9,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 8,747 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 6,975 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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LF15 HOW is a 2015 Lotus Exige in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2015 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 14,992 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 LF15 HOW, 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 11 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LF15 HOW registered?

LF15 HOW is a 2015 Lotus Exige, first registered on 19 March 2015.

Is LF15 HOW safe to buy?

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