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W1 ERE

2020 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,573 mi
Last recorded16,573 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Lotus Exige9,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 ERE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2020
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 16,573 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 15,590 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 15,590 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 13,419 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 9,936 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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W1 ERE is a 2020 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 9,596 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 W1 ERE, 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 6 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W1 ERE registered?

W1 ERE is a 2020 Lotus Exige, first registered on 11 September 2020.

Is W1 ERE safe to buy?

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