Lotus Elise MOT Results

Registered in 2007
87.6% pass rate
from 217 tests in 2021
(71% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Elise is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (65% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.46% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Horn (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.46% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.46% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 3.7% fail on Brakes (66% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Brake performance (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.46% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.46% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt
          • 0.46% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.46% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.92% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.92% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.92% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.46% fail on Pedal
    • 0.46% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.92% fail on Wipers
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres (72% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.46% fail on Condition
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Doors
      • 0.92% fail on Front passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.46% fail on Door condition
  • 0.92% fail on Suspension (94% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.46% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.46% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plates
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