Skip to main content

Lotus ELISE - 2015

41.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2015 is 174.5 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lotus ELISE, model year 2015. Sample size: 120 cars, 252 tests and 105 recorded faults.
0%
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 120 cars

The 2015 Lotus Elise has a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with just 42 defects per 100 vehicles, compared to 170. This model shows a marked improvement in key categories such as brakes and steering, where it performs better by 65% and 74% respectively. Additionally, it stands out particularly in visibility and electrical issues, both of which are notably lower than the average. Despite some increased defects observed in higher mileage ranges, the Elise consistently demonstrates a remarkable reliability compared to its peers. Overall, this vehicle excels in safety-related areas, making it a strong choice for drivers prioritising performance and maintenance reliability.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 120 cars

More model years for Lotus ELISE

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2014 2015 2016 2017 2019 2021

Other models from Lotus

Lotus ELAN Lotus ELISE Lotus EVORA Lotus EXIGE

Categories

Brakes
▲ 65.3% better
29.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 84.7 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
  • Brakes imbalance across an axle such that: the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Cable damaged or knotted
Steering
▲ 75.8% better
2.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.9 / 100 tests
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
Visibility
▲ 60.9% better
6.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.1 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 81.9% better
5.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.0 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • Stop lamp(s): with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • A battery insecure: and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 78.6% better
38.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 178.3 / 100 tests
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.7 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 80.0% better
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 4.0 / 100 tests
  • ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction
Other
▲ 93.9% better
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.2 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 353 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 17
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 15
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 9
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 9
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 8
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 3
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 3

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Brakes imbalance across an axle such that: the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 1