LEXUS GS MOT pass rate
91.8% of 5,509 LEXUS GS MOT tests pass.
The GS has a pass rate of 91.8%, a little higher than the average across all LEXUS models (88.9%).
The LEXUS GS passes its MOT 91.8% 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 declines noticeably with age, from 96.3% at 3–6 years to 81.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 96.3% | 241 | 45,457 miles |
| 6–10 years | 94.1% | 2,702 | 70,360 miles |
| 10–15 years | 89.8% | 2,302 | 87,835 miles |
| 15+ years | 81.4% | 264 | 118,953 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LEXUS GS
The most common reason the LEXUS GS fails its MOT is tyres — present in 53.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 53.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 31.7% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 24.4% | Too low |
| Visibility | 17.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 6.8% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.5% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 3.2% | Fixing missing |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.8% | Buckle missing |
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 GS?
- 91.8% of LEXUS GS MOT tests pass, based on 5,509 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the LEXUS GS?
- The most common reason the LEXUS GS fails its MOT is tyres — present in 53.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the LEXUS GS'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.