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RX05 VEO

2005 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,783 mi
Last recorded46,783 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 VEO
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 46,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 43,541 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 39,973 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 37,866 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 35,765 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 34,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 34,196 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 33,595 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 32,736 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 31,242 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 30,125 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 29,123 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 26,565 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 25,292 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,437 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 18,703 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 15,395 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 12,864 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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RX05 VEO is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RX05 VEO, 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 VEO registered?

RX05 VEO is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is RX05 VEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 VEO shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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