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AU61 BZX

2011 Lotus Evora S

Red Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,551 mi
Last recorded56,551 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Lotus Evora S32,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 BZX
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 56,551 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 52,722 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 49,391 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components.

Pass 30 Sep 2022 46,145 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 46,145 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 41,269 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 40,502 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 40,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 35,707 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 32,246 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 32,246 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2017 31,540 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 27,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 22,558 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 22,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 17,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AU61 BZX is a 2011 Lotus Evora S in Red with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU61 BZX, 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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AU61 BZX is a 2011 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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