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S111 EXG

2000 Lotus Exige

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

22,202 mi
Last recorded22,202 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 22,202 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 22,173 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 22,052 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 21,933 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 21,846 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 21,501 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 21,021 miles

covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 20,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

intermitant fault on n/s/f indicator

o/s/f spotlight inop

Pass 23 May 2014 19,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 18,546 miles

metal undertrays all under vehicle unable to visually inspect fully.

Pass 13 May 2011 17,832 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 17,777 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,435 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 13,963 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 11,128 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 9,215 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 9,211 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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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S111 EXG is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 29,758 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S111 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 26 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S111 EXG registered?

S111 EXG is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 2 August 2000.

Is S111 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S111 EXG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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