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SB54 TOY

2004 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,443 mi
Last recorded42,443 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Lotus Exige28,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 TOY
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 42,443 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Both sides (3.5.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All of them (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 34,625 miles

both rear tyres close to wearbars

Fail 25 Jan 2011 34,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres close to wearbars

Pass 17 Dec 2009 31,830 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,923 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 21,739 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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SB54 TOY is a 2004 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 28,529 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 SB54 TOY, 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 22 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SB54 TOY is a 2004 Lotus Exige, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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