Lotus Elise MOT Results

Registered in 2003
80.1% pass rate
from 317 tests in 2021
(55% better than other 2003 cars)
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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Elise is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.6% fail on Brakes (53% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.32% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.95% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.95% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.95% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.95% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.63% fail on Rigid brake pipes (84% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.32% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.32% fail on Servos
  • 6.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (65% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.95% fail on Headlamps (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Headlamp (80% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Stop lamp (86% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.32% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.32% fail on Horn
    • 0.32% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.32% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.32% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.95% fail on Emission control equipment (13 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.95% fail on Catalytic converter (19 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
  • 3.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 1.9% fail on Suspension (89% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.95% fail on Springs (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Coil springs (76% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Coil spring (75% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 0.95% fail on Body, chassis, structure (90% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Exhaust system (81% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Seats
      • 0.32% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.95% fail on Tyres (84% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.63% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Steering linkage components (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Track rod end (79% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.32% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.32% fail on Anchorages
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