LEXUS ES MOT Pass Rate
96.6% of 1,120 LEXUS ES MOT tests pass.
The ES passes its MOT 96.6% of the time — well above the average across all LEXUS models, which sits at 87.8%.
The LEXUS ES passes its MOT 96.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 98.0% at 0–3 years versus 96.1% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 98.0% | 294 | 26,497 miles |
| 3–6 years | 96.1% | 825 | 45,463 miles |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LEXUS ES
The most common reason the LEXUS ES fails its MOT is tyres — present in 65.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 65.4% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Visibility | 23.1% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 15.4% | excessively fluctuating |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.7% | too high |
| Suspension | 3.8% | ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.8% | insecure |