Lotus Elise MOT Results

Registered in 2000
82.5% pass rate
from 496 tests in 2021
(59% better than other 2000 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Elise is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.81% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.20% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.20% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.20% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.20% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 5.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (63% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Stop lamp (74% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.60% fail on Horn
      • 0.40% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.81% fail on Headlamps (80% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Headlamp (83% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.81% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.81% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.60% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.20% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.60% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.40% fail on Switch
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.20% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility (41% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers (59% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.0% fail on Brakes (77% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Brake performance (73% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.60% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.40% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.60% fail on Rigid brake pipes (80% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Mechanical brake components (73% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.40% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.20% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.20% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.40% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plates (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
  • 2.2% fail on Suspension (85% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.60% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.60% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.20% fail on Springs
      • 0.20% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.20% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (68% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.81% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.60% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.60% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.81% fail on Tyres (83% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Tread depth (69% better than other 2000 cars)
  • 0.60% fail on Body, chassis, structure (94% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Transmission
      • 0.20% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.20% fail on Joints
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment

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