LOTUS EXIGE MOT Pass Rate
93.6% of 2,572 LOTUS EXIGE MOT tests pass.
The EXIGE passes its MOT 93.6% of the time — well above the average across all LOTUS models, which sits at 88.1%.
The LOTUS EXIGE passes its MOT 93.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 96.9% at 0–3 years to 90.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 96.9% | 128 | 5,348 miles |
| 3–6 years | 95.3% | 448 | 12,142 miles |
| 6–10 years | 94.7% | 683 | 20,467 miles |
| 10–15 years | 94.8% | 425 | 27,628 miles |
| 15+ years | 90.9% | 888 | 42,252 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LOTUS EXIGE
The most common reason the LOTUS EXIGE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 59.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 59.5% | Not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 28.2% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Visibility | 18.6% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Tyres | 17.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 11.4% | Ferrule excessively corroded |
| Suspension | 10.5% | Fractured or broken |
| Identification of the vehicle | 9.1% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.5% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 3.6% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.9% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
Related LOTUS models
- LOTUS ELISE — 88.2% pass rate
- LOTUS ELAN — 79.0% pass rate
- LOTUS ESPRIT — 89.4% pass rate
- LOTUS EVORA — 93.4% pass rate