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S17 EXG

2005 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,810 mi
Last recorded65,810 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 65,810 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 64,078 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 62,684 miles

Front inner brake pads worn

Pass 27 Feb 2023 60,664 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 59,195 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 57,448 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 56,284 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 56,284 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 May 2019 53,963 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 48,931 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,846 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test, may require adjustment or repair

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake application slightly uneven on roller brake test

Under trays obscuring some components

Wiper worn & smearing windscreen

Fail 13 Sep 2017 48,846 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test, may require adjustment or repair

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake application slightly uneven on roller brake test

Under trays obscuring some components

Wiper worn & smearing windscreen

Pass 18 May 2016 48,646 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 48,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,978 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,026 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,046 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 34,095 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

inaccessible items due to vehicle design.brake pipes front to rear and inner steering and suspension components.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 34,095 miles

inaccessible items due to vehicle design.brake pipes front to rear and inner steering and suspension components.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 28,662 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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S17 EXG is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S17 EXG, 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 S17 EXG registered?

S17 EXG is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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