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LJ65 EEP

2015 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,137 mi
Last recorded24,137 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Lotus Exige14,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ65 EEP
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 24,137 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 22,894 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Brake Disks Some Surface Corrosion Buildup (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play Heim Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 22,420 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 21,849 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-5mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tie Rod Has Slight Play

Offside Rear Registration Lamp Bulb Dim

Panels Fitted To Underside of Vehicle Blocking Access To Some Components

Pass 16 Oct 2021 20,959 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Some Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Some Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Panels Restricted Access To Areas of Vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2020 17,788 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 20 Oct 2020 17,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 2 Oct 2019 14,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 14,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 9,185 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 9,185 miles

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

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

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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LJ65 EEP is a 2015 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LJ65 EEP, 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 LJ65 EEP registered?

LJ65 EEP is a 2015 Lotus Exige, first registered on 24 October 2015.

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