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T50 EXG

2009 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,679 mi
Last recorded54,679 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Exige22,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT50 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 54,679 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 52,098 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 50,464 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 47,590 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 44,907 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 43,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 43,487 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 40,382 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 40,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 37,158 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,667 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,583 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,770 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 27,241 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 26,173 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 24,703 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 24,055 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 24,055 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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T50 EXG is a 2009 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 22,277 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 T50 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 17 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T50 EXG registered?

T50 EXG is a 2009 Lotus Exige, first registered on 2 April 2009.

Is T50 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T50 EXG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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