LOTUS ELISE MOT Pass Rate
89.0% of 1,550 LOTUS ELISE MOT tests pass.
The ELISE has a pass rate of 89.0%, a little higher than the average across all LOTUS models (87.5%).
The LOTUS ELISE passes its MOT 89.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 98.2% at 3–6 years to 87.8% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 98.2% | 57 | 9,156 miles |
| 6–10 years | 94.6% | 112 | 17,837 miles |
| 10–15 years | 92.1% | 89 | 36,082 miles |
| 15+ years | 87.8% | 1,288 | 57,826 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LOTUS ELISE
The most common reason the LOTUS ELISE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 49.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 49.1% | not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 45.5% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Visibility | 15.5% | not working |
| Brakes | 15.0% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 11.4% | rough when rotated |
| Steering | 6.8% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.4% | cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |
| Identification of the vehicle | 5.5% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Tyres | 5.0% | has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Road Wheels | 1.8% | more than one fixing missing |