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SU53 XSP

2015 Lotus Evora S

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,442 mi
Last recorded50,442 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Lotus Evora S19,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU53 XSP
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 50,442 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 50,317 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 44,218 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 44,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 40,302 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 40,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 39,929 miles

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Osf and Osr brake disc on inner surfaces are rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 32,710 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs are rusty/pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on outer edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 32,710 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs are rusty/pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on outer edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 29,269 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Osf brake disc inner surface rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 24,711 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 21,334 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 20,122 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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SU53 XSP is a 2015 Lotus Evora S in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Lotus Evora S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 19,720 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 SU53 XSP, 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 11 years old, this Lotus Evora S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SU53 XSP?

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What year was SU53 XSP registered?

SU53 XSP is a 2015 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 6 January 2015.

Is SU53 XSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU53 XSP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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