Lexus Ls
From 1,193 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 32 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 32 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 21 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 16 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 16 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 14 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 10 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 10 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| esc mil indicates a system malfunction | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 37.7% of failures are serious: 37.7% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £77.
Fuel type matters
Hybrid versions pass at 94% while Petrol versions pass at 85.9%, a 8 percentage point gap.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 98.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2018 | 94.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2013 | 87% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2008 | 84.4% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
2 earlier years
| 2007 | 86.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2006 | 81.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Lss tested had between 26,097 and 125,104 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 57,546 median miles, the Ls has 0.019 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Lexus models
Common questions
What is the Lexus Ls MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Ls has a 89.1% MOT pass rate based on 1,193 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Ls?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Ls is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 32 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Ls at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Ls is 57,546 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,097 and 125,104 miles.
Buying a used Ls?
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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