Lotus MOT pass rates and used models
Lotus cars passed 86.2% of their initial MOT tests in 2025, 13.9 percentage points above the 72.3% UK average and 11th of 63 makes.
Looking at a specific Lotus? Run a Lotus history check on its registration, or a free MOT history check to see its own tests.
Every Lotus model ranked
First-time MOT pass rates from 2025, highest first. Each model links to its buying guide and full MOT record.
Compare MOT pass rates for every make or browse used cars by make.
Lotus pass rate by age
Every Lotus tested in 2025, split by the car's age at test.
| Age at test | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 to 5 years | 565 | 94.9% |
| 6 to 10 years | 1,171 | 92.5% |
| 11 years and over | 8,152 | 84.7% |
Lotus pass rates fall by 10.2 percentage points between the youngest and oldest groups, so compare a model with others of a similar age rather than with the headline figure.
Checking a used Lotus
Model averages describe the range, not the car in front of you. The Lotus history check covers finance, write-off, theft, mileage and keeper records for one registration. To confirm a car's identity, see what a Lotus VIN should look like.
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Check its finance, write-off, theft, mileage and keeper history with a £15 vehicle history report.
MOT figures are aggregated from the DVSA MOT Anonymised data set for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, retests excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. MOT results describe roadworthiness at test, not mechanical reliability.