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M8 OFX

2010 Lotus Evora S

Blue Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,546 mi
Last recorded81,546 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Lotus Evora S34,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 OFX
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 81,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 79,084 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 76,401 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 70,997 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 70,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 65,534 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 65,534 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 62,465 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 56,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 56,206 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 50,916 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 43,178 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 37,631 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 30,756 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 30,751 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 17,848 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 15,533 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 15,533 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 11,519 miles

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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M8 OFX is a 2010 Lotus Evora S in Blue with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Lotus Evora S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 34,389 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 M8 OFX, 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 16 years old, this Lotus Evora S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M8 OFX is a 2010 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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