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X16 ESY

2000 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

27,111 mi
Last recorded27,111 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX16 ESY
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 27,111 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 27,082 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 27,007 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 26,742 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 26,616 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 26,551 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 26,547 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 26,507 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 26,330 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 25,692 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,032 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 24,311 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 23,267 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,010 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 20,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 19,577 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 18,565 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 18,564 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 17,521 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 15,113 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 15,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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X16 ESY is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 X16 ESY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X16 ESY registered?

X16 ESY is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X16 ESY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X16 ESY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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