Lotus EXIGE - 2017
46.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2017 is 137.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lotus EXIGE, model year 2017.
Sample size: 102 cars, 224 tests and 105 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 102 cars
The 2017 Lotus Exige has a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 47 defects per 100 vehicles versus 134 for the average. The model performs better particularly in categories such as brakes, visibility, and wheels, where defects are much less frequent than average. It also shows a notable reduction in issues related to body structure and lights. Mileage trends indicate that defects increase with mileage, though the Exige's figures remain considerably lower than the yearly averages at all mileage segments. Overall, this model stands out positively for its reliability in key areas.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 102 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 59.3% better
29.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 72.5 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Flexible brake hose: slightly damaged, chafed or twisted
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 35.7% better
3.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.6 / 100 tests
- A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
Visibility
▲ 75.2% better
3.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 43.1% better
11.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.4 / 100 tests
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Headlamp reflector or lens: seriously defective or missing
- Rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute
- Mandatory hazard warning device inoperative
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 73.2% better
38.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 143.1 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Body/Structure
▲ 74.3% better
1.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 33.3% better
1.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests
- Seat belt anchorage loose
- Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
Other
▲ 60.0% better
3.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.0 / 100 tests
- Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
- Any part of the noise suppression system: insecure
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 22
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 19
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 10
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Serious faults (Top 10)
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
FAIL
Occurrences: 1