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YL05 WHW

2005 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,254 mi
Last recorded23,254 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 WHW
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,254 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 18,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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YL05 WHW is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 28,182 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 YL05 WHW, 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 21 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YL05 WHW registered?

YL05 WHW is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 6 August 2005.

Is YL05 WHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL05 WHW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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