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NH54 WCA

2004 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,990 mi
Last recorded16,990 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Exige28,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH54 WCA
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 16,990 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 16,823 miles

front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 4 Feb 2019 16,013 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 12,698 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 12,695 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 8,002 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 8,002 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 4,662 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 4,486 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 4,242 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 3,803 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 26 Oct 2007 2,826 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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NH54 WCA is a 2004 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NH54 WCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NH54 WCA registered?

NH54 WCA is a 2004 Lotus Exige, first registered on 4 November 2004.

Is NH54 WCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH54 WCA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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