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MR10 TUS

2012 Lotus Evora S

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,360 mi
Last recorded21,360 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Lotus Evora S29,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR10 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 21,360 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 20,715 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 20,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 18,776 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 18,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output sticker (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output sticker (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 17,168 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 16,595 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 16,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jun 2018 15,854 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge, overall tread 3mm

E.M.L warning light on

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 15,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres worn on inside edge, overall tread 3mm

E.M.L warning light on

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 14,354 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 13,096 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 11,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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MR10 TUS is a 2012 Lotus Evora S in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Lotus Evora S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 29,171 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 MR10 TUS, 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 14 years old, this Lotus Evora S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MR10 TUS is a 2012 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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