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EV53 ORA

2011 Lotus Evora S

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,607 mi
Last recorded38,607 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Lotus Evora S32,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV53 ORA
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 38,607 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 38,042 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 37,322 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 35,772 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 34,658 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 32,861 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2019 31,656 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2019 31,656 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Under tray fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2018 30,167 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2017 26,872 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 24,584 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 22,989 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 20,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 20,213 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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EV53 ORA is a 2011 Lotus Evora S in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EV53 ORA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EV53 ORA registered?

EV53 ORA is a 2011 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is EV53 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV53 ORA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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