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SN17 BSX

2017 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,494 mi
Last recorded20,494 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Lotus Exige12,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN17 BSX
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 20,494 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 20,389 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 20,389 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 12,815 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 7,131 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 4,866 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 4,667 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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SN17 BSX is a 2017 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 12,757 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 SN17 BSX, 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 9 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SN17 BSX registered?

SN17 BSX is a 2017 Lotus Exige, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is SN17 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN17 BSX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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