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S2 LJC

2005 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,105 mi
Last recorded29,105 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 LJC
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 29,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner handbrake cable outer casing damaged/corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner handbrake cable outer casing damaged/corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 29,103 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner handbrake cable outer casing damaged/corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner handbrake cable outer casing damaged/corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 29,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 28,538 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 28,118 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 28,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 27,681 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 27,681 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 25,364 miles

suspension joints boots poor

Pass 28 Apr 2017 23,715 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 23,715 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front discs worn , pads getting low

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 7 May 2016 20,906 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 17,506 miles

Off side handbrake has limited movment

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 17,506 miles

Off side handbrake has limited movment

Pass 24 May 2014 15,279 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 13,802 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 May 2013 13,802 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 9,065 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 9,065 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 5,973 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 2,947 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 2,947 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 337 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,396 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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S2 LJC is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S2 LJC, 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 S2 LJC registered?

S2 LJC is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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