Lotus ELISE - 2005
99.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2005 is 377.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lotus ELISE, model year 2005.
Sample size: 272 cars, 499 tests and 497 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 272 cars
The 2005 Lotus Elise has a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 100 defects per 100 vehicles compared to 376. Notably, it performs exceptionally well in categories such as brakes, steering, and body structure, where its defect rates are much lower than the average. Although tyre wear was not highlighted as a primary concern, the Elise shows a clear upward trend in defects with increased mileage, particularly in the 124,000+ mile range. Overall, this model stands out for its reliability in critical safety areas, making it a commendable choice within its segment.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 272 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 70.4% better
46.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 158.5 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 76.8% better
5.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
- A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
- A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
Visibility
▲ 56.3% better
12.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.4 / 100 tests
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Wiper blade: defective
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 80.4% better
21.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 110.1 / 100 tests
- A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Lamp: multiple light source up to a half not functioning
- Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
- Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 68.6% better
98.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.1 / 100 tests
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 97.4% better
1.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.5 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
- A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly
- A passenger seat: insecure
Equipment
▲ 96.9% better
0.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
- Audible warning:
Other
▲ 73.4% better
12.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.7 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
- Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
- Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
- Emissions test unable to be completed
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 69
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 59
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 51
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 39
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 31
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 20
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 20
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 17
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 14
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 13
Serious faults (Top 10)
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Emissions test unable to be completed
FAIL
Occurrences: 4