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LJ14 FWA

2014 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,163 mi
Last recorded37,163 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Lotus Exige16,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ14 FWA
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 37,163 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres have minor cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 35,282 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone-B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 34,538 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamp lens require cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Front windscreen has chips in Zone B

Pass 19 Jul 2023 32,740 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 29,818 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 29,818 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 29,502 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 27,404 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 22,346 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 22,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 16,775 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 16,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

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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LJ14 FWA is a 2014 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 2014 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 16,500 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 LJ14 FWA, 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 12 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ14 FWA registered?

LJ14 FWA is a 2014 Lotus Exige, first registered on 4 August 2014.

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