MOT Status
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105,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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