Lotus Elise MOT Results
Registered in 200283.3% pass rate
from 424 tests in 2017
(66% better than other 2002 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Elise is unusually good or bad.
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8.7% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(68% better than other 2002 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim (44% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp (74% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Position lamps
(84% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.24% fail on Front lamps
- 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.2% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.71% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.24% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.24% fail on Individual lamps
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1.2% fail on
Flashing type
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0.71% fail on
Headlamps
(85% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Headlamp (85% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.71% fail on Switch
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0.24% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.24% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.24% fail on Switch
- 0.24% fail on Horn
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5.0% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(48% better than other 2002 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Wipers
- 2.6% fail on Washers
- 0.24% fail on Mirrors
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4.5% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(43% better than other 2002 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Emissions
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0.24% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.24% fail on Cap
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4.0% fail on
Suspension
(82% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 1.9% fail on Condition
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0.94% fail on
Coil springs
(77% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Location (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Suspension arms
(85% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (84% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(87% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.24% fail on Attachment
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0.24% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.24% fail on Condition
- 0.24% fail on Front suspension joints
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1.9% fail on
Shock absorbers
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3.8% fail on
Brakes
(78% better than other 2002 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Brake performance
(73% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (63% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Rear wheels (64% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Front wheels (83% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Brake imbalance
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0.94% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.94% fail on Condition
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0.47% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.47% fail on
Pedal
- 0.47% fail on Condition
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0.47% fail on
Pedal
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0.47% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.47% fail on Cable
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0.47% fail on
Hub components
(86% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Brake pads (80% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Brake discs
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0.24% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.24% fail on
Components
- 0.24% fail on Pipes
- 0.24% fail on Hoses
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0.24% fail on
Components
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2.4% fail on
Brake performance
(73% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.7% fail on Registration plate
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1.2% fail on
Tyres
(87% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Tread depth (83% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Condition
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0.47% fail on
Steering
(90% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Steering system
(89% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Steering system
(89% better than other 2002 cars)
Read the Honest John Review
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Lotus Elise (2001 - 2011)
Quick, engaging roadster with terrific handling and grip.