Lotus Elise MOT Results
Registered in 200584.1% pass rate
from 264 tests in 2017
(65% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Elise is unusually good or bad.
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8.0% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(66% better than other 2005 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Position lamps
- 1.9% fail on Rear lamps
- 1.5% fail on Front lamps (70% better than other 2005 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.3% fail on Headlamp
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (70% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp (82% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (76% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.76% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.76% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.38% fail on Tell tale
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0.38% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.38% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.38% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.38% fail on Side repeaters
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0.38% fail on
Flashing type
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2.7% fail on
Position lamps
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4.2% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 1.5% fail on Wipers
- 1.5% fail on Washers
- 1.1% fail on Windscreen
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2.7% fail on
Brakes
(80% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Brake performance
(72% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Rear wheels
- 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.38% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.38% fail on Condition
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0.38% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.38% fail on Cable
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0.38% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.38% fail on Operation
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0.38% fail on
Hub components
- 0.38% fail on Brake pads
- 0.38% fail on Brake discs
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1.9% fail on
Brake performance
(72% better than other 2005 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Suspension
(88% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 1.1% fail on Condition
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0.38% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.38% fail on Location
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0.38% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.38% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.38% fail on Front suspension joints
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1.1% fail on
Shock absorbers
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2.3% fail on
Tyres
(74% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Tread depth
- 0.38% fail on Condition
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1.1% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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0.76% fail on
Doors
- 0.76% fail on Passengers front (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Body condition
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0.76% fail on
Doors
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1.1% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.1% fail on Registration plate
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0.38% fail on
Steering
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0.38% fail on
Steering system
- 0.38% fail on Ball joint
- 0.38% fail on Track rod end
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0.38% fail on
Steering system
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0.38% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 0.38% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.38% fail on Emissions
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Lotus Elise (2001 - 2011)
Quick, engaging roadster with terrific handling and grip.