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Y533 CEY

2000 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

54,022 mi
Last recorded54,022 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY533 CEY
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 54,022 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 May 2025 53,941 miles

reverse light not working

Fail 8 May 2025 53,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

reverse light not working

Pass 22 Mar 2024 53,777 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 52,665 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 51,926 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 50,860 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 50,625 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 50,256 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 49,782 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 48,478 miles

advise both front tyres close to legal limit

advise free play to nearside steering arm

Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,652 miles

ADVISE FREE PLAY IN NEAR SIDE STEERING ARM.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 45,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cant see anything under side,all panals

Pass 9 Jul 2013 43,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 20 Jul 2012 42,779 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,882 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 40,759 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,553 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 35,708 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,076 miles

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)

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,287 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 28,103 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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Y533 CEY is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 Y533 CEY, 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 Y533 CEY registered?

Y533 CEY is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y533 CEY safe to buy?

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