2013 Lotus Exige 3.5L Petrol · LF63 RBY

This 2013 Lotus Exige has covered just 19,781 miles in roughly 13 years, averaging around 1,522 miles annually. That low mileage suggests the car has spent considerable time stationary between uses, which typically accelerates corrosion and fluid degradation rather than protecting the vehicle. The most recent MOT in September 2025 shows a worsening trend in suspension and brake condition. Both rear coil springs are now corroded on both sides, and the nearside rear shock absorber has developed light oil misting. These are not cosmetic issues; corroded suspension springs lose structural integrity and can fail suddenly, whilst an oil-weeping shock absorber indicates seal degradation and loss of damping effectiveness. Looking back through the history, brake disc corrosion is a recurring problem. In September 2024, all four brake discs showed corrosion on their inner surfaces. By October 2022, the same defect appeared. The fact that this fault has returned despite two years passing suggests the vehicle's storage or use environment is exposing the brakes to prolonged moisture, and the corrosion is not being arrested between MOTs. All four tyre valves also began cracking by October 2022 and continued deteriorating through 2024, pointing to age-related rubber hardening across stationary periods.