Lotus Elise MOT Results

Registered in 2001
79.6% pass rate
from 285 tests in 2021
(53% better than other 2001 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Elise is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (39% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.70% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.70% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.35% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.35% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.35% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.35% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 7.0% fail on Brakes (50% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.70% fail on Rigid brake pipes (79% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Pedal
    • 0.35% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.35% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.35% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.35% fail on Brake discs
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.35% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.5% fail on Suspension (85% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms (73% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.35% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.4% fail on Steering
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.35% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.35% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.70% fail on Tyres (87% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
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