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V14 REV

2005 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,281 mi
Last recorded38,281 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV14 REV
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 38,281 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 37,793 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 37,728 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 37,366 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 37,278 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 37,051 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 36,517 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 35,951 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 35,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 35,710 miles

rear fog light switch poor contact

Pass 11 Jan 2017 34,551 miles

rear fog light switch poor contact

Pass 15 Jan 2016 31,708 miles

all tyres worn

rear fog light switch contact poor

Fail 15 Jan 2016 31,708 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

all tyres worn

rear fog light switch contact poor

Pass 19 Jan 2015 26,157 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 21,776 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 21,109 miles

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

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

all tyres worn

Pass 4 Jan 2012 19,598 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 19,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 17,956 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 15,194 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 13,300 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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V14 REV is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V14 REV, 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 V14 REV registered?

V14 REV is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is V14 REV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V14 REV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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