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854 COA

2004 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,040 mi
Last recorded77,040 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Exige28,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration854 COA
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 77,040 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 74,227 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack slightly notchy/ rough lock to lock

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in side member (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in side member (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 74,227 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated button sticks (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack slightly notchy/ rough lock to lock

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in side member (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in side member (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 72,733 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

wiper blade starting to smear windscreen

Fail 30 Aug 2023 72,733 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

wiper blade starting to smear windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2022 70,556 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 64,575 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 60,214 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 56,857 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 51,194 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 45,286 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 35,666 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,469 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 25,670 miles

Tyres worn low

Pass 10 Aug 2013 18,900 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 11,056 miles

All tyres worn very close to limits

Pass 13 Aug 2011 2,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 21,139 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 18,285 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 14,418 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 10,808 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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854 COA is a 2004 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 28,529 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 854 COA, 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 22 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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854 COA is a 2004 Lotus Exige, first registered on 14 August 2004.

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