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T5 EXG

2009 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,274 mi
Last recorded29,274 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Exige22,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 29,274 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 28,719 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 27,503 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 26,531 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 25,830 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 25,822 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 25,546 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 25,352 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 24,579 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 23,067 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 23,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 May 2016 21,129 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 20,711 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 19,910 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 18,922 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 16,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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T5 EXG is a 2009 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 T5 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T5 EXG registered?

T5 EXG is a 2009 Lotus Exige, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is T5 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 EXG shows 16 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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