Lotus Elise MOT Results

Registered in 2004
83.0% pass rate
from 259 tests in 2021
(62% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Elise is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.77% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.39% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.39% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.39% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.39% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 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)
    • 0.39% fail on View to rear
      • 0.39% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.3% fail on Suspension (87% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 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
    • 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
  • 1.9% fail on Brakes (86% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 0.77% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.39% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.39% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.39% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.39% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.39% fail on Cable
  • 1.5% fail on Tyres (75% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (74% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (87% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Doors
      • 0.77% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.77% fail on Door condition
      • 0.39% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.39% fail on Door condition
  • 0.77% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.77% fail on Registration plates
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