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S5 PUY

2005 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,190 mi
Last recorded41,190 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 PUY
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 41,190 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 38,423 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 34,789 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 34,710 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 32,590 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 31,656 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 31,631 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,399 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 22,369 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 15,561 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 13,289 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 7,730 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 3,380 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 3,051 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 2,233 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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S5 PUY is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S5 PUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 PUY registered?

S5 PUY is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is S5 PUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 PUY shows 15 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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