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LT05 JAW

2005 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

105,889 mi
Last recorded105,889 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 JAW
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 105,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 102,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 101,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 98,232 miles

All suspension arms & hub carriers corroding.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Very slight bend to arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 95,160 miles

All suspension arms & hub carriers corroding.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Slight bend to arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 92,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint entering backbox has slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Very minor play with slight knock. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 87,900 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 87,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 84,747 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 82,757 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 82,756 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 75,943 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 75,943 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 68,000 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 68,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 20 May 2014 59,781 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 54,258 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 54,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 45,062 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 44,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 7 Nov 2011 44,931 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 15 Oct 2010 43,730 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,509 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 37,369 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,183 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 33,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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LT05 JAW is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 28,182 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 LT05 JAW, 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 21 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LT05 JAW is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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