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GN54 FWF

2004 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,297 mi
Last recorded84,297 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Lotus Exige28,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 FWF
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 84,297 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 84,295 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 83,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter twisted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body of vehicle obscured with under tray

Fail 16 Jul 2018 83,159 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter twisted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body of vehicle obscured with under tray

Pass 15 Apr 2017 81,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter twisted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,892 miles

unable to carry out proper underneath inspection due to covers

Pass 13 Feb 2014 65,641 miles

unable to carry out underneath checks as body panels covering components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 58,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 49,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 40,045 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 24,738 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 18,929 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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GN54 FWF is a 2004 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GN54 FWF, 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 GN54 FWF registered?

GN54 FWF is a 2004 Lotus Exige, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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