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LJ65 EFS

2016 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,070 mi
Last recorded20,070 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Lotus Exige14,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ65 EFS
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 20,070 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 19,010 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 17,465 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs on inner surface are pitted/rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 12,567 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 11,307 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 9,342 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 8,629 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 8,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 EFS is a 2016 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 14,224 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 EFS, 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 10 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ65 EFS registered?

LJ65 EFS is a 2016 Lotus Exige, first registered on 9 January 2016.

Is LJ65 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ65 EFS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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