2021 Lotus Exige 3.5L Petrol · FJ71 ABF

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass in the April 2025 test. The maintenance trend appears improving, as the car moved from a failure in September 2024 to a result with no recorded defects seven months later. The lack of advisories at 9,205 miles suggests that whatever issues caused the previous failure were either rectified or the vehicle was in an excellent mechanical state during the final inspection. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,841 miles per year. The 62-mile difference between the September 2024 failure and the April 2025 pass indicates the car is used sporadically or has sat stationary for significant periods between tests. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, long periods of inactivity can lead to issues such as flat-spotting tyres, corrosion, or the degradation of fluid seals. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection focusing on the components most affected by low-use patterns. Despite the clean MOT record, the brake discs and calipers should be checked for surface pitting or calipers that may have seized from sitting. Given the failure in 2024 that left no recorded defects, it is vital to verify the specific reason for that initial failure to ensure the underlying mechanical issue was fully addressed. Inspect the rubber suspension bushes and sidewalls for cracking, which can occur due to age and oxidation regardless of low mileage.