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BX04 WDS

2004 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,762 mi
Last recorded40,762 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Exige28,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 WDS
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 40,762 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 40,416 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 36,743 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 34,721 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 33,315 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 32,194 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 25,668 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 25,554 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 23,970 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 22,946 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 20,616 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 17,757 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 17,743 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 May 2014 13,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 13,347 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 13,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

n/s/f abs sensor wire insceure

Pass 20 Jul 2009 12,105 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 10,196 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 7,756 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 7,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BX04 WDS is a 2004 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX04 WDS, 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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BX04 WDS is a 2004 Lotus Exige, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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