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OU04 VUT

2004 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,609 mi
Last recorded21,609 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 2004 Lotus Exige28,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 VUT
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2010 21,609 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 19,994 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 16,353 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 13,739 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low - approx 3mm.

front and rear brakes slightly binding

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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OU04 VUT is a 2004 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OU04 VUT, 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 OU04 VUT registered?

OU04 VUT is a 2004 Lotus Exige, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is OU04 VUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU04 VUT shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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