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RL05 WFC

2005 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

63,293 mi
Last recorded63,293 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 WFC
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 63,293 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 59,586 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 54,628 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 50,562 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 47,590 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 45,498 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 43,869 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 42,311 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 37,872 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 33,685 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2017 33,685 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 28,293 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 28,275 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 28,153 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 27,531 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 26,043 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

wear front and rear discs

Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,525 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 20,709 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 17,352 miles

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

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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RL05 WFC 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 94.7%.

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 RL05 WFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL05 WFC registered?

RL05 WFC is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for RL05 WFC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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