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SN55 CGX

2005 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,538 mi
Last recorded126,538 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 CGX
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 126,538 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 126,034 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 125,737 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 125,600 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 124,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 114,860 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 103,882 miles

Underside panels and body panels preventing full inspection of some components.

Fail 17 Oct 2016 103,854 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

rubber bump stop broken on abs bracket

Pass 23 Oct 2015 93,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 93,060 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,985 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 68,264 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 55,093 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

grease leaking out track rod end covers n/s/f and o/s/f

Fail 29 Oct 2012 55,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

grease leaking out track rod end covers n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,956 miles

Nearside front main beam inop

Fail 3 Nov 2011 42,954 miles

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

Nearside front main beam inop

Pass 8 Nov 2010 36,283 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 30,604 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,193 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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SN55 CGX is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CGX, 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 SN55 CGX registered?

SN55 CGX is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is SN55 CGX safe to buy?

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