MOT Stats

Lotus Exige

Year	Tests	Pass rate	Most common fail reason
2000	43	81.4%	Emissions levels exceed default limits.
2001	43	88.37%	Emissions levels exceed default limits.
2004	41	85.37%	Horn not working.
2005	78	83.33%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
2006	109	88.07%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
2007	93	91.4%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
2008	92	89.13%	Door will not open using the relevant control or close properly.
2009	35	91.43%	Horn not working.
2010	65	93.85%	Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.
2011	9	88.89%	Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits.
2012	3	66.67%	Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits.
2013	58	91.38%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
2014	87	95.4%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
2015	90	95.56%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
2016	89	92.13%	Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.
2017	81	88.89%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
2018	89	93.26%	Number plate does not conform to requirements.
2019	86	87.21%	Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.
2020	68	91.18%	Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.
2021	8	100%	n/a

Tests: 1,267

Average Lotus Exige pass rate: 90.21%

Most common fail reasons

#	Reason	Fail code	Category	%
1	Headlamp aim outwith limits.	4.1.2(a)	Major	19%
2	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.	3.5(a)	Major	13%
3	Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.	5.2.3(e)	Dangerous	11%
4	Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits.	8.2.1.2(c)	Major	10%
5	Number plate does not conform to requirements.	0.1(d)	Major	9%
6	Emissions levels exceed default limits.	8.2.1.2(b)	Major	9%
7	Position lamp missing or inoperative.	4.2.1(a)(ii)	Major	8%
8	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.	4.4.1(a)(ii)	Major	7%
9	Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.	3.4(b)(ii)	Major	6%
10	Horn not working.	7.7(a)	Major	6%

Tests date range:

10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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