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RX55 JKF

2005 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

108,288 mi
Last recorded108,288 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 JKF
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 108,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 108,273 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Mudguard (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 108,050 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 107,851 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on the lower wish bone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on the lower wish bone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on the brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 107,498 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2022 107,498 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2021 107,116 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 107,116 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 106,537 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 106,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 106,057 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 106,057 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 104,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 104,038 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 104,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 101,671 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)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,714 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 95,399 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 95,399 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 84,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 73,677 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 73,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,273 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 62,273 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,766 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 50,766 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,529 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 39,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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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RX55 JKF is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 RX55 JKF, 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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RX55 JKF is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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