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OU05 CKE

2005 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

32,887 mi
Last recorded32,887 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 CKE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 32,887 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 32,559 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 32,539 miles

light corrosion to coil springs

light corrosion to suspension arms

Pass 31 May 2023 31,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all coil springs corroded

front suspension arms corroding

rear suspension arms corroding

some wear to front brake pads

Pass 3 May 2022 31,772 miles

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

both front tyres wearing

front coil springs corroding

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 29 May 2020 31,335 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres wearing thin on edges

coolant leak from nearside front of vehicle

various suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 30,762 miles

All four tyres low on tread

Various suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 30,762 miles

All four tyres low on tread

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Various suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 30,064 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 29,644 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 29,455 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 27,991 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 27,991 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2013 27,756 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 27,258 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 11 Apr 2011 25,748 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 22,522 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 19,609 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 16,199 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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OU05 CKE is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 28,182 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 OU05 CKE, 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 21 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU05 CKE registered?

OU05 CKE is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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