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LJ64 ESN

2015 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,534 mi
Last recorded23,534 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Lotus Exige14,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ64 ESN
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 23,534 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 21,737 miles

Offside Lower Body component slightly loose sill trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 19,006 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 15,222 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 15,209 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 14,733 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre low on inner edge and 2mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 14,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre low on inner edge and 2mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 14,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 14,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 12,372 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 10,666 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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LJ64 ESN is a 2015 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 14,992 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 LJ64 ESN, 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 11 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ64 ESN registered?

LJ64 ESN is a 2015 Lotus Exige, first registered on 4 February 2015.

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