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Y564 JDE

2001 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

73,332 mi
Last recorded73,332 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY564 JDE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 73,332 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 72,856 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 72,371 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 72,252 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 71,960 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 71,795 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 71,660 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 71,609 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 71,336 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 71,058 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 71,058 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 70,815 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 70,391 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 69,718 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 69,718 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 66,589 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,750 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 62,439 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 59,436 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 54,854 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,737 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 42,772 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 36,696 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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Y564 JDE is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 26,625 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 Y564 JDE, 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 25 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y564 JDE registered?

Y564 JDE is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y564 JDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y564 JDE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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