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OU54 FKX

2004 Lotus Exige

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,345 mi
Last recorded26,345 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Exige28,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 FKX
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 26,345 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2024 25,955 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 25,583 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 24,946 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 23,800 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 23,165 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 22,461 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 22,420 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 22,025 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 21,791 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 20,698 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 19,678 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,623 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2011 19,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Jun 2010 18,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,048 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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 14,241 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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OU54 FKX is a 2004 Lotus Exige in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 OU54 FKX, 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 OU54 FKX registered?

OU54 FKX is a 2004 Lotus Exige, first registered on 3 December 2004.

Is OU54 FKX safe to buy?

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