Lotus Elise MOT Results

Registered in 2002
85.7% pass rate
from 413 tests in 2021
(68% better than other 2002 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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.

  • 6.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (62% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (71% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (68% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.73% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.24% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.24% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.24% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.73% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.73% fail on Horn
    • 0.24% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.24% fail on Switch
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility (52% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (62% better than other 2002 cars)
  • 2.4% fail on Brakes (83% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (85% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt
          • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.73% fail on Mechanical brake components (74% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.73% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.2% fail on Suspension (87% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Springs (80% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Coil springs (79% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Mounting (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.48% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.48% fail on Suspension arms (91% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.24% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.24% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.24% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.24% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
  • 1.5% fail on Tyres (75% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.48% fail on Condition (81% better than other 2002 cars)
  • 0.48% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Steering
    • 0.24% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.24% fail on Track rod end
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