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WX17 GXP

2017 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,337 mi
Last recorded22,337 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Lotus Exige12,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX17 GXP
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 22,337 miles

Front wiper blade smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner brake disc surface, suspected calliper fault, advise further investigation to confirm and repair if necessary. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

suspected brake fluid contamination, advise further investigation to confirm and brake fluid exchange if necessary.

Fail 18 Jun 2025 22,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front wiper blade smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner brake disc surface, suspected calliper fault, advise further investigation to confirm and repair if necessary. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Undertray insecure replaced missing hardware. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

suspected brake fluid contamination, advise further investigation to confirm and brake fluid exchange if necessary.

Pass 29 Jun 2024 19,691 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 19,120 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 15,521 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 13,313 miles
Pass 16 May 2020

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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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WX17 GXP is a 2017 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WX17 GXP, 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

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What year was WX17 GXP registered?

WX17 GXP is a 2017 Lotus Exige, first registered on 24 May 2017.

Is WX17 GXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX17 GXP shows 7 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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