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SN55 CFX

2005 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,839 mi
Last recorded19,839 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 CFX
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 19,839 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 19,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2009 18,993 miles

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

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

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)

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

Slight corrosion on all brake discs.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 16,403 miles

vehicle has full under tray preventing full inspection of floor and brake pipes and other components

Fail 17 Oct 2008 16,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

vehicle has full under tray preventing full inspection of floor and brake pipes and other components

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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SN55 CFX is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SN55 CFX, 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 SN55 CFX registered?

SN55 CFX is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SN55 CFX safe to buy?

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