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N4 EXG

2004 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

41,681 mi
Last recorded41,681 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Exige28,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 41,681 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 40,652 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 39,205 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 38,919 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 38,730 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 37,516 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 35,094 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 32,605 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 28,568 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 26,683 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 26,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 25,446 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,014 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,534 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 21,222 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 21,222 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 18,791 miles

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

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

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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N4 EXG is a 2004 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N4 EXG, 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 N4 EXG registered?

N4 EXG is a 2004 Lotus Exige, first registered on 24 July 2004.

Is N4 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N4 EXG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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