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Lotus Elise MOT Results

Registered in 2005
88.7% pass rate
from 266 tests in 2021
(74% better than other 2005 cars)
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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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Elise is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (65% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.75% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (73% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.75% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.75% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.38% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.38% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
  • 1.9% fail on Brakes (86% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.75% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.75% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.38% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.38% fail on Cable
  • 1.9% fail on Suspension (89% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.38% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (72% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition (70% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.75% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.38% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.38% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.38% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.38% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.38% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.38% fail on Undertray
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (87% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Doors
      • 0.75% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.75% fail on Door condition
    • 0.38% fail on Seats
      • 0.38% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.38% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.75% fail on Tyres (88% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Condition
    • 0.38% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.38% fail on Steering
    • 0.38% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.38% fail on Steering rack
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