Lotus Elise MOT Results

Registered in 2006
87.0% pass rate
from 230 tests in 2021
(70% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Elise is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (64% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.43% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.43% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.43% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.43% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.43% fail on Horn
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.43% fail on View to rear
      • 0.43% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.6% fail on Suspension (84% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.87% fail on Suspension arms (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (65% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.87% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.3% fail on Brakes (89% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Brake performance (87% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.87% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.43% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.43% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.43% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.43% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.43% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 0.43% fail on Steering
    • 0.43% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.43% fail on Track rod end
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