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NJ59 BFF

2009 Lotus Evora

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,096 mi
Last recorded44,096 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Evora36,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 BFF
MakeLotus
ModelEvora
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 44,096 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn uj (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 44,078 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 44,046 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 44,009 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2022 44,006 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2021 43,902 miles

engine covers fitted

rear heat shield insecure

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2021 43,902 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers fitted

rear heat shield insecure

under trays fitted

How Reliable is the Lotus Evora?

Based on 2,775 MOT tests across 402 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
1,922
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
402
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
Headlamp aim too high 8
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NJ59 BFF is a 2009 Lotus Evora in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Evora models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 36,091 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ59 BFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was NJ59 BFF registered?

NJ59 BFF is a 2009 Lotus Evora, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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