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RX05 HNR

2005 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,470 mi
Last recorded31,470 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 HNR
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 31,470 miles

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

all tyres perished / cracked

coolant leak by n/s/r wheel

Fail 17 Oct 2025 31,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

all tyres perished / cracked

coolant leak by n/s/r wheel

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 3 May 2023 30,709 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear no plate is starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 29,463 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 28,510 miles

Both headlamps misted but light intensity not severely reduced

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 27,519 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 27,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining also tyre deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining also tyre deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining also tyre deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining also tyre deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 27,196 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining also tyre deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining also tyre deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining also tyre deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining also tyre deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 26,818 miles

Both front tyres deteriorating

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 26,814 miles

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres deteriorating

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 26,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt toe link (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 20 Apr 2016 26,585 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt toe link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt toe link (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 1 Apr 2015 26,349 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 25,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 25,088 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 24,444 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 23,702 miles

both rear tyres close to wearbars

Pass 27 Jan 2010 22,798 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 22,798 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2009 21,305 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 19,247 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 19,245 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RX05 HNR is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RX05 HNR, 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 RX05 HNR registered?

RX05 HNR is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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