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AU11 EFS

2011 Lotus Evora S

Green Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,136 mi
Last recorded59,136 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Lotus Evora S32,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 EFS
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 59,136 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both corroded and worn through some outer protective layers (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust flexi corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 LED out (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 LED out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 59,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative jet providing insufficient fluid (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both corroded and worn through some outer protective layers (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust flexi corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 LED out (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 LED out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 57,041 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 54,287 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar drop links have play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 49,318 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 49,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked but unable to see cords.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 47,123 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tread on outer edge and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear anti roll drop links have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 44,887 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 44,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 41,231 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 39,150 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 39,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 31,798 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 23,309 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 23,309 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 15,516 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 15,476 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

N/S/R tyre inner edge worn very low but not to ply or cords

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 8,857 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 8,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Lotus Evora S?

Based on 4,803 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
2,104
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Headlamp aim too low 33
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 26
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 15
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AU11 EFS is a 2011 Lotus Evora S in Green with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Lotus Evora S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 32,956 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Evora S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU11 EFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Evora S typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Lotus Evora S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU11 EFS is a 2011 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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