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X585 XVF

2000 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,130 mi
Last recorded64,130 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX585 XVF
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 64,130 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 63,982 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 63,927 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 63,653 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 63,576 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 63,342 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 62,880 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 62,843 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 58,135 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 56,715 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 49,583 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 43,241 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 37,790 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,498 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 30,498 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,370 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 29,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 29,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,525 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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X585 XVF is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 X585 XVF, 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.

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What year was X585 XVF registered?

X585 XVF is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is X585 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X585 XVF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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