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OCZ 221

2017 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,574 mi
Last recorded19,574 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Lotus Exige12,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCZ 221
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 19,574 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 18,051 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 16,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer brake pads crumbling

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened hairline cracks forming (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 16,624 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake pads starting to crumble

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively hairline cracks forming (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 14,125 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs have heat cracks on the surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr low suspension bush is leaking grease/oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 14,125 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front headlamps too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing No rear reflectors fitted (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs have heat cracks on the surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr low suspension bush is leaking grease/oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 10,688 miles

Rear Inner Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn Both rear wheels have marks on inner edges (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 10,680 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing Both rear reflectors missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn Both rear wheels have marks on inner edges (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 6,552 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 4,268 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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OCZ 221 is a 2017 Lotus Exige in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 12,757 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 OCZ 221, 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 9 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OCZ 221 registered?

OCZ 221 is a 2017 Lotus Exige, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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