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NJ04 HYL

2004 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,057 mi
Last recorded50,057 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Exige28,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 HYL
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 50,057 miles

Engine covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Apr 2024 48,820 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 47,989 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 45,099 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 45,083 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2021 43,245 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 42,000 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 41,632 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,273 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 38,775 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,764 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,307 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 26,679 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 23,161 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 23,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,557 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 18,696 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 16,716 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 16,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 14,289 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 1 May 2007 13,623 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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NJ04 HYL is a 2004 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NJ04 HYL, 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 NJ04 HYL registered?

NJ04 HYL is a 2004 Lotus Exige, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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The MOT history for NJ04 HYL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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