Lotus ELISE - 2017
40.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2017 is 137.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lotus ELISE, model year 2017.
Sample size: 103 cars, 209 tests and 85 recorded faults.
0%
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: 103 cars
The 2017 Lotus Elise shows a significantly lower overall defect rate of 41 per 100 cars, compared to the yearly average of 134 per 100, making it 70% less prone to defects. Notably, the model excels in several categories, particularly brakes, steering, visibility, and body structure, where it performs much better than the average car. This vehicle has very few issues related to brakes and steering, with defect rates of 24% and 0% respectively, compared to higher averages. The data suggests that the Elise is particularly reliable for lower-mileage vehicles, with defects increasing as mileage rises in the average car, although specific mileage data for this model beyond 62,000 miles is not available. Overall, the Lotus Elise demonstrates exceptional performance in terms of reliability compared to its peers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 103 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 67.0% better
23.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 72.5 / 100 tests
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.6 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 66.9% better
4.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 57.8% better
8.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.4 / 100 tests
- A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Front or rear fog lamp switch:
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 71.3% better
41.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 143.1 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- 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 tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 67.8% better
2.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.0 / 100 tests
- Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 22
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 20
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 2
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Serious faults (Top 10)
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Front or rear fog lamp switch:
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 1