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Y5 EXG

2013 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,573 mi
Last recorded25,573 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Lotus Exige18,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 25,573 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 25,573 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 23,240 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Apr 2024 18,756 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 17,303 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 16,823 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 14,652 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 14,123 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 13,875 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 13,776 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 13,617 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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Y5 EXG is a 2013 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 18,560 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 Y5 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 13 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y5 EXG?

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What year was Y5 EXG registered?

Y5 EXG is a 2013 Lotus Exige, first registered on 18 October 2013.

Is Y5 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 EXG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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