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FJ17 AOH

2017 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,921 mi
Last recorded9,921 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Lotus Exige12,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 AOH
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 9,921 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 8,666 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 7,174 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 7,150 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 6,023 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 4,580 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 4,207 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020

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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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FJ17 AOH is a 2017 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 12,757 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 FJ17 AOH, 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 9 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ17 AOH registered?

FJ17 AOH is a 2017 Lotus Exige, first registered on 7 July 2017.

Is FJ17 AOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ17 AOH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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