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LJ04 NCL

2004 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,450 mi
Last recorded47,450 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Lotus Exige28,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 NCL
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 47,450 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 45,652 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 44,141 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 40,853 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 40,762 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 40,762 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 39,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 36,965 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 31,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,444 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 5 Apr 2013 26,411 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 16 May 2012 22,190 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 17,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,914 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 10,557 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 7,966 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 7,307 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 5,346 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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LJ04 NCL is a 2004 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ04 NCL, 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 LJ04 NCL registered?

LJ04 NCL is a 2004 Lotus Exige, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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