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SF05 HTZ

2005 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,250 mi
Last recorded56,250 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 HTZ
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 56,250 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 56,202 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 55,615 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 55,325 miles

Offside Rear Outer C.v boot has small split and leaking grease

Pass 12 May 2022 54,860 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 54,701 miles

Offside Rear C.v boot leaking grease

Pass 22 Mar 2019 54,308 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,620 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,930 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 51,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 49,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,101 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,045 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,775 miles

part of exhaust heatsheild missing

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,545 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 16,959 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,012 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 11,767 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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SF05 HTZ is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SF05 HTZ, 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 SF05 HTZ registered?

SF05 HTZ is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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