MOT Facts

Lotus MOT data

51,244 MOT tests across 7 Lotus models are covered here, with 88.0% passing overall. The range is wide: the Exige passes 92.1% of the time while the Elan manages 79.2%. Select a model for a full breakdown by year, mileage and failure area.

7
Models with data
51,244
MOT tests analysed
88.0%
Pass rate
12.0%
Fail rate

Lotus models

Lotus Elise
1996–2022 · 27,317 tests · Lighting & signalling
88.5%
Pass
11.5%
Fail
Lotus Exige
1993–2022 · 6,546 tests · Lighting & signalling
92.1%
Pass
7.9%
Fail
Lotus Elan
1980–2021 · 6,261 tests · Brakes
79.2%
Pass
20.8%
Fail
Lotus Esprit
1980–2020 · 4,257 tests · Lighting & signalling
88.1%
Pass
11.9%
Fail
Lotus Evora S
2009–2017 · 1,898 tests · Lighting & signalling
90.4%
Pass
9.6%
Fail
Lotus Evora
2009–2022 · 1,683 tests · Lighting & signalling
93.3%
Pass
6.7%
Fail
Lotus Eclat
1980–1992 · 1,002 tests · Lighting & signalling
84.8%
Pass
15.2%
Fail

Methodology & source. Based on 51,244 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.