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A8 EFU

2004 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,724 mi
Last recorded77,724 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Exige28,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 EFU
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 77,724 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 77,722 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 77,695 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 77,395 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 77,370 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 77,196 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 75,690 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 74,796 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 74,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 72,562 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 71,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,107 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,645 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 59,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 51,000 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 50,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,587 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 42,908 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 34,720 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,822 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,601 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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A8 EFU is a 2004 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 A8 EFU, 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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What year was A8 EFU registered?

A8 EFU is a 2004 Lotus Exige, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is A8 EFU safe to buy?

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