Lexus Gs
From 5,558 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Gss fare better: 2018 models pass at 92.9% vs 85.9% for 2012.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 91 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 seriously damaged | 91 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 71 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 70 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 57 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 43 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 26 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 24 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 19 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 19 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 16 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 53.7% of Gs failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 4.4% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £87.
Fuel type matters
Hybrid versions pass at 91.1% while Electric versions pass at 79.5%, a 12 percentage point gap.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 92.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2017 | 94.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2016 | 92.3% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2015 | 90.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
5 earlier years
| 2014 | 90.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2013 | 89.7% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2012 | 85.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2010 | 73.5% | 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., brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn |
| 2007 | 81.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Gss tested had between 41,735 and 108,440 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 69,674 median miles, the Gs has 0.015 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Lexus Gs MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Gs has a 89.7% MOT pass rate based on 5,558 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Gs?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Gs is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 91 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Gs at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Gs is 69,674 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 41,735 and 108,440 miles.
Buying a used Gs?
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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