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S2 VRP

2005 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,327 mi
Last recorded68,327 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 VRP
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 68,327 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 64,421 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 61,926 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 61,901 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 60,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively at inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 58,417 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 56,037 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front at inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 51,094 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 51,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 49,154 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,173 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 44,983 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 42,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,942 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,549 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,986 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 33,873 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers side inner side light not working.

Fail 30 Apr 2011 33,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers side inner side light not working.

Pass 10 Apr 2010 24,639 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 11,757 miles

all tyres at 2MM

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 VRP 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 80%.

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 VRP, 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 VRP registered?

S2 VRP is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is S2 VRP safe to buy?

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