Lexus Ls460
From 761 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 33 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 | 33 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 24 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 15 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 15 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 13 |
| esc mil indicates a system malfunction | 9 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 9 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 7 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 44.2% of failures are serious: 39.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 4.3% 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 £100.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 89% | 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 |
| 2008 | 81.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated |
| 2007 | 79.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ls460s tested had between 59,895 and 101,047 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 75,812 median miles, the Ls460 has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Lexus Ls460 MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Ls460 has a 84.4% MOT pass rate based on 761 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Ls460?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Ls460 is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 33 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Ls460 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Ls460 is 75,812 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 59,895 and 101,047 miles.
Buying a used Ls460?
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.
With a 84.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £100 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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