2005 LOTUS EXIGE1.8L Petrol

The Lotus Exige presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 January 2026 at 72,659 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 31 January 2025 at 71,449 miles confirms no outstanding advisories across the visible history. The single failure logged on 31 January 2025 at 71,449 miles carries no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Recorded mileage stays low for a 2005 vehicle. The tester logged 70,199 miles on 28 December 2022, 70,837 miles on 5 January 2024, 71,449 miles on 31 January 2025, and 72,659 miles on 23 January 2026. That equates to roughly 1,200 miles annually across the last three years and about 3,460 miles per year over the car's life. A gap exists between the 2022 and 2024 entries with no 2023 test shown, but the tight mileage clustering suggests light use and probable extended standing periods. The clean MOT sequence gives no flagged wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion. A buyer should still inspect the chassis and subframes for corrosion given the car's age and low mileage storage pattern, as salt exposure during limited winter running can attack hidden structures without triggering advisories. Check brake calipers for binding after long dormancy and verify tyre sidewall condition, since aged rubber degrades irrespective of tread depth. Previous keepers clearly kept basic upkeep current, with no repeat failures or consumable neglect across the record. The absence of advisories implies careful ownership, but the 2025 duplicate failure entry warrants a request for the original test certificate to confirm no omitted defect line.