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E11 XGE

2004 Lotus Exige

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

31,866 mi
Last recorded31,866 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Exige28,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 XGE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 31,866 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 30,662 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 30,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 30,495 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 29,472 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 29,372 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 29,203 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 29,146 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 29,109 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 28,764 miles

Offside Rear reg plate bulb not working

Pass 30 Jan 2018 27,785 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 27,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 26,665 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 26,258 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 26,242 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 25,454 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 24,465 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 23,458 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 23,458 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 21,273 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 18,802 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 16,128 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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E11 XGE is a 2004 Lotus Exige in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E11 XGE, 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 E11 XGE registered?

E11 XGE is a 2004 Lotus Exige, first registered on 7 October 2004.

Is E11 XGE safe to buy?

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