MOT Facts

Lotus MOT data

This dataset includes 51,354 MOT tests across 24 Lotus models, with an overall fail rate of 12.0%. Select a model for a full breakdown by year.

24
Models
51,354
MOT tests analysed
88.0%
Pass rate
12.0%
Fail rate

Lotus models

Lotus Elise
1996–2022 · 27,209 tests · Lighting & signalling
88.6%
Pass
11.4%
Fail
Lotus Exige
1993–2022 · 6,546 tests · Lighting & signalling
92.1%
Pass
7.9%
Fail
Lotus Elan
1980–2021 · 6,238 tests · Brakes
79.2%
Pass
20.8%
Fail
Lotus Esprit
1980–2020 · 4,184 tests · Lighting & signalling
88.0%
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

Methodology & source. Based on 51,354 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.