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N5 EXG

2013 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,205 mi
Last recorded29,205 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Lotus Exige18,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 29,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 27,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 24,877 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 23,069 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 19,899 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 18,584 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 18,584 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nsr tyre has no tread and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Osr tyre below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 13,359 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 12,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 12,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 10,074 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 8,788 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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N5 EXG 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 83.3%.

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 N5 EXG, 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 N5 EXG registered?

N5 EXG is a 2013 Lotus Exige, first registered on 18 December 2013.

Is N5 EXG safe to buy?

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