Lexus Es
From 6,007 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Ess fare better: 2023 models pass at 100% vs 94.7% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 56 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 56 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 56 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 37 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 19 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 12 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 9 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 9 |
| wiper blade defective | 9 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 8 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 7 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 100% | - |
| 2022 | 99.4% | - |
| 2021 | 95% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 92.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
1 earlier years
| 2019 | 94.7% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ess tested had between 21,276 and 57,920 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 31,801 median miles, the Es has 0.018 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Lexus Es MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Es has a 94.3% MOT pass rate based on 6,007 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Es?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Es is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 56 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Es at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Es is 31,801 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,276 and 57,920 miles.
Buying a used Es?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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