Lotus Exige MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Lotus Exige. Check any Exige by registration number below.

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93.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.7%

vs Lotus Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Lotus Exige — MOT Reliability Overview

The Lotus Exige has an average MOT pass rate of 93.1%, which is 3.7 percentage points above the Lotus brand average of 89.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Exige is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Lotus Exige, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Lotus Exige performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 96 vehicles

94.8%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

3.2%

Mileage at 3yr

9k mi

2020

Based on 219 vehicles

94.1%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

8.6%

Mileage at 3yr

14k mi

2019

Based on 270 vehicles

95.2%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.3%

Mileage at 5yr

22k mi

2018

Based on 240 vehicles

95.4%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

3.9%

Mileage at 5yr

22k mi

2017

Based on 252 vehicles

94.0%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.1%

2016

Based on 268 vehicles

94.4%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

4.0%

2015

Based on 259 vehicles

94.6%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

6.5%

Mileage at 10yr

23k mi

2014

Based on 257 vehicles

94.2%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

7.6%

Mileage at 10yr

38k mi

2013

Based on 197 vehicles

94.4%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

4.4%

Mileage at 10yr

44k mi

2010

Based on 193 vehicles

94.3%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.8%

2009

Based on 103 vehicles

97.1%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

4.2%

2008

Based on 242 vehicles

89.7%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

11.3%

2007

Based on 245 vehicles

91.8%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

11.2%

2006

Based on 271 vehicles

90.8%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

10.3%

2005

Based on 227 vehicles

90.3%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

6.1%

2004

Based on 132 vehicles

87.1%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.4%

2001

Based on 88 vehicles

94.3%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

2000

Based on 162 vehicles

90.7%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

2.8%

0

Based on 1,358 vehicles

92.2%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Mileage at 5yr

28k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

2.1%

Front Offside

2.1%

Rear Offside

1.0%

Other Lotus Models

Compare MOT reliability across Lotus models.

Lotus Elise

93.1% pass rate

Lotus Evora

92.8% pass rate

Lotus Evora S

89.3% pass rate

Lotus Elan +2

89.5% pass rate

Lotus Esprit

88.7% pass rate

Lotus Evora 4 V6

92.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Lotus Exige

Lotus Exige — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Lotus Exige MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Lotus Exige?

The average MOT pass rate for the Lotus Exige is 93.1% compared to the Lotus average of 89.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Lotus Exige?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Lotus Exige reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 93.1%, the Lotus Exige is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Lotus Exige?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Lotus Exige?

Typical mileage for the Lotus Exige: 9,368 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Exige to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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