Lotus Elise MOT Results
Registered in 200381.9% pass rate
from 310 tests in 2017
(63% better than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Elise is unusually good or bad.
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8.4% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(68% better than other 2003 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (50% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp (82% better than other 2003 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.3% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.97% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.32% fail on Side repeaters
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1.3% fail on
Flashing type
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0.97% fail on
Position lamps
(86% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Front lamps (88% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Rear lamps
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0.97% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.97% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.32% fail on Tell tale
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0.65% fail on
Headlamps
(87% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Headlamp (86% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Horn
- 0.32% fail on Battery
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5.5% fail on
Suspension
(73% better than other 2003 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 1.6% fail on Condition
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1.3% fail on
Coil springs
(71% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Condition (70% better than other 2003 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Suspension arms
(72% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (70% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(89% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.32% fail on Linkage condition
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0.32% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.32% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.32% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.32% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.32% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.32% fail on Drive shafts
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0.32% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
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1.6% fail on
Shock absorbers
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4.8% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(47% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Wipers
- 2.3% fail on Washers
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4.2% fail on
Brakes
(74% better than other 2003 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Brake performance
(65% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Rear wheels
- 1.3% fail on Front wheels
- 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (70% better than other 2003 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Hub components
- 1.9% fail on Brake pads
- 0.32% fail on Brake discs
- 0.32% fail on Brake calipers
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0.97% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.97% fail on Condition
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0.65% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(90% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Components
(89% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Pipes (85% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Hoses
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0.65% fail on
Components
(89% better than other 2003 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Brake performance
(65% better than other 2003 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(57% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Emissions
- 0.65% fail on Exhaust system (85% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.97% fail on
Steering
(81% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.97% fail on
Steering system
(79% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Steering rack
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0.97% fail on
Steering system
(79% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.97% fail on
Tyres
(89% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Tread depth (82% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.32% fail on Engine mountings
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0.32% fail on
Doors
- 0.32% fail on Drivers
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0.65% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.65% fail on Registration plate
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Lotus Elise (2001 - 2011)
Quick, engaging roadster with terrific handling and grip.