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RK04 AYS

2004 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

8,874 mi
Last recorded8,874 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Lotus Exige28,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 AYS
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 8,874 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 8,679 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 8,335 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 5,964 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 5,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 4,177 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 4,177 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 4,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2014 4,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine idle irratic

Pass 9 Nov 2013 3,724 miles

rear tyres low man lighton

Pass 24 Nov 2012 1,099 miles

rear brake pads and discs are getting worn

vague pattern headlights

Pass 26 May 2011 69,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,648 miles

some wear in front and rear brake discs and rear pads low

Fail 29 Jun 2010 68,648 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

some wear in front and rear brake discs and rear pads low

Pass 3 Jul 2009 31,615 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 31,603 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 30,158 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 26,692 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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RK04 AYS is a 2004 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RK04 AYS, 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 RK04 AYS registered?

RK04 AYS is a 2004 Lotus Exige, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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