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AU04 EJV

2004 Lotus Exige

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,771 mi
Last recorded1,771 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Lotus Exige28,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 EJV
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 1,771 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 1,605 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 898 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 12,790 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 9,634 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 9,617 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 6,604 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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AU04 EJV is a 2004 Lotus Exige in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU04 EJV, 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 AU04 EJV registered?

AU04 EJV is a 2004 Lotus Exige, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is AU04 EJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 EJV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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