LEXUS ES MOT pass rate
96.0% of 5,763 LEXUS ES MOT tests pass.
The ES passes its MOT 96.0% of the time — well above the average across all LEXUS models, which sits at 88.9%.
The LEXUS ES passes its MOT 96.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 97.5% at 0–3 years to 95.3% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 97.5% | 1,997 | 26,133 miles |
| 3–6 years | 95.3% | 3,747 | 43,799 miles |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (5) | 5 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (11) | 11 | no reading |
| 15+ years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LEXUS ES
The most common reason the LEXUS ES fails its MOT is tyres — present in 59.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 59.1% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Visibility | 23.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 20.7% | Too low |
| Brakes | 8.1% | Excessively fluctuating |
| Suspension | 3.5% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.2% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.2% | Fixing missing |
| Steering | 0.3% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
Related LEXUS models
- LEXUS NX — 94.6% pass rate
- LEXUS CT — 89.3% pass rate
- LEXUS RX — 94.8% pass rate
- LEXUS IS — 90.3% pass rate
- LEXUS UX — 96.7% pass rate
- LEXUS IS250 — 81.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the LEXUS ES?
- 96.0% of LEXUS ES MOT tests pass, based on 5,763 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the LEXUS ES?
- The most common reason the LEXUS ES fails its MOT is tyres — present in 59.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
- Does this show the LEXUS ES's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the LEXUS service history guide for how to check and keep one.