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R12 HJA

2004 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,246 mi
Last recorded45,246 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Lotus Exige28,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 HJA
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 45,246 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Nov 2024 45,180 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Damper unit (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 44,273 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 43,615 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 43,275 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 43,004 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 42,953 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 41,962 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 40,577 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 May 2016 40,577 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Oct 2014 40,498 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake line unions starting to corode at rear

Fail 20 Oct 2014 40,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake line unions starting to corode at rear

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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R12 HJA is a 2004 Lotus Exige in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R12 HJA, 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 R12 HJA registered?

R12 HJA is a 2004 Lotus Exige, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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