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WX06 GTZ

2006 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,021 mi
Last recorded82,021 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Lotus Exige28,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX06 GTZ
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 82,021 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 79,643 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 78,000 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 76,901 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 76,229 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 72,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 72,116 miles

Front front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,049 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 71,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,261 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 63,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,832 miles

Slight damage to front clamshell.

Fail 29 May 2012 58,832 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Slight damage to front clamshell.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,095 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 45,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,535 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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WX06 GTZ is a 2006 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,575 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 WX06 GTZ, 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 20 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX06 GTZ registered?

WX06 GTZ is a 2006 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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