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X915 YEC

2000 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,769 mi
Last recorded88,769 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX915 YEC
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 88,769 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 86,691 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2023 84,219 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 84,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 82,021 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 78,325 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 78,150 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 78,147 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 77,995 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 77,860 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 76,679 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 76,255 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,255 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 75,332 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 73,392 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 72,391 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 72,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 71,061 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 71,061 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,023 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 62,725 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 56,976 miles

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 56,976 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 50,148 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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X915 YEC is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 29,758 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 X915 YEC, 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 26 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X915 YEC registered?

X915 YEC is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 13 November 2000.

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