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WH53 LER

2017 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,244 mi
Last recorded17,244 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Lotus Exige12,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH53 LER
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 17,244 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 16,570 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 16,040 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 15,527 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 14,337 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2020 10,275 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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WH53 LER is a 2017 Lotus Exige in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 12,757 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 WH53 LER, 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 9 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WH53 LER?

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What year was WH53 LER registered?

WH53 LER is a 2017 Lotus Exige, first registered on 5 September 2017.

Is WH53 LER safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH53 LER shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WH53 LER have outstanding finance?

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