Lotus Elise MOT Results
Registered in 200483.0% pass rate
from 259 tests in 2021
(62% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Elise is unusually good or bad.
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7.3% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(56% better than other 2004 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.77% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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1.9% fail on
Headlamps
(64% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp
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1.5% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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1.5% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
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1.5% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.39% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.39% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.39% fail on Individual direction indicators
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0.39% fail on
Flashing type
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0.39% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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4.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
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5.4% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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5.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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5.4% fail on
Spark ignition
- 3.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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5.4% fail on
Spark ignition
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5.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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3.1% fail on
Visibility
(61% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Washers
- 1.2% fail on Wipers (72% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.39% fail on
View to rear
- 0.39% fail on Mirrors
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2.3% fail on
Suspension
(87% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.77% fail on
Suspension arms
(87% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Ball joint
- 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.77% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(86% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.39% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.39% fail on Shock absorbers
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1.9% fail on
Brakes
(86% better than other 2004 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Brake performance
(74% better than other 2004 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Parking brake performance
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1.2% fail on
Rbt
- 0.77% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.39% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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1.2% fail on
Rbt
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1.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.39% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.39% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
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0.39% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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1.2% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.39% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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0.39% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.39% fail on Cable
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0.39% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
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1.9% fail on
Brake performance
(74% better than other 2004 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Tyres
(75% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Tread depth
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1.2% fail on
Steering
(74% better than other 2004 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 1.2% fail on Track rod end
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1.2% fail on
Steering linkage components
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1.2% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(87% better than other 2004 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Doors
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0.77% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.77% fail on Door condition
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0.39% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.39% fail on Door condition
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0.77% fail on
Front passenger's door
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1.2% fail on
Doors
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0.77% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.77% fail on Registration plates
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Lotus Elise (2001 - 2011)
Quick, engaging roadster with terrific handling and grip.