LEXUS LS MOT pass rate
88.9% of 1,302 LEXUS LS MOT tests pass.
The LS's pass rate of 88.9% is in line with the average across all LEXUS models, at 88.9%.
The LEXUS LS passes its MOT 88.9% 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 97.4% at 3–6 years to 85.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (22) | 22 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 97.4% | 304 | 30,429 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.9% | 175 | 53,974 miles |
| 10–15 years | 86.3% | 175 | 82,401 miles |
| 15+ years | 85.9% | 626 | 114,074 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LEXUS LS
The most common reason the LEXUS LS fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 33.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 33.0% | Not working |
| Brakes | 30.0% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 27.1% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 26.6% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Visibility | 15.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.9% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.0% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 1.5% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.5% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
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 LS?
- 88.9% of LEXUS LS MOT tests pass, based on 1,302 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the LEXUS LS?
- The most common reason the LEXUS LS fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 33.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the LEXUS LS'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.