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EU04 FCD

2004 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

33,178 mi
Last recorded33,178 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Exige28,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 FCD
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 33,178 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 32,670 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 32,126 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 32,070 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 29,778 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 28,031 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 27,968 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 27,909 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 27,888 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 27,749 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 27,696 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 27,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 27,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 27,291 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 26,424 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,155 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,644 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,498 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,054 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 15,242 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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EU04 FCD is a 2004 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EU04 FCD, 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 EU04 FCD registered?

EU04 FCD is a 2004 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is EU04 FCD safe to buy?

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