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Lexus GS MOT pass rate and common problems

84.5% of Lexus GS models passed the 2024 MOT (7,851 first tests): 79.9% at the first attempt and 4.6% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 44% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 56.0 (95% CI 53.5–58.5; 100 = normal).

Lexus GS at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate84.5%incl. 4.6% fixed at the test centre20247851
Passed at the first attempt79.9%all first tests20247851
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 53.5–58.5)56.0index100 = normal for its age · rank 122 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20247851
Biggest excess: Tyres7.8per 1009.4 same-age2019–202453840
Dangerous defects9.3per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202453840
Advisory items109.1per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202453840
strip · Lexus GS · MOT Risk Index · 56 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Lexus GS. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 122 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 113 and 126 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Lexus GS index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank122of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20247851
Best rank within its 95% interval113rankother models held where they are20247851
Worst rank within its 95% interval126rankother models held where they are20247851

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 54.2 to 56.0 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Lexus GS MOT, and how often?

Lexus GS MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 12.9 per 100 tests, against 25.7 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 53,840).

bar · Lexus GS · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 12.9 vs 25.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment12.9per 10025.72019–20246924
Brakes10.3per 10016.42019–20245564
Suspension8per 10021.82019–20244288
Tyres7.8per 1009.42019–20244201
Visibility6.5per 1009.82019–20243483
Noise, emissions and leaks3.5per 1005.82019–20241894

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 53,840 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Lexus GS compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Lexus GS is tyres at age 3: 4.4 failures per 100 tests, against 4.2 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 1,398).

bullet · Lexus GS · Tyres, age 3 · 4.4 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 4.4 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 0.6 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.2 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 3.9 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 0.7 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.6 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 3.2 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 1.0 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 34.4per 1004.22019–20241398
Brakes, age 30.6per 1001.82019–20241398
Suspension, age 30.2per 1000.62019–20241398
Tyres, age 43.9per 1004.52019–20241688
Brakes, age 40.7per 1002.42019–20241688
Suspension, age 40.6per 1001.22019–20241688
Tyres, age 53.2per 1005.12019–20242202
Brakes, age 51.0per 1003.12019–20242202
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 50.1per 1002.22019–20242202
Tyres, age 64.7per 1005.52019–20242802
Brakes, age 61.4per 1003.82019–20242802
Suspension, age 60.2per 1003.72019–20242802
Tyres, age 74.7per 1006.02019–20243102
Brakes, age 72.3per 1004.52019–20243102
Suspension, age 70.4per 1005.72019–20243102
Tyres, age 85.2per 1006.32019–20242758
Brakes, age 81.9per 1005.42019–20242758
Suspension, age 80.7per 1007.82019–20242758

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Lexus GS's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Lexus GS advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 20.3% of the time.

funnel · Lexus GS · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 20.3 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 20.3 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment20.3% next failmedian model2019–2024716
Suspension13.5% next failmedian model2019–20245505
Brakes12.4% next failmedian model2019–20246629
Tyres8.5% next failmedian model2019–20248470
Body, chassis, structure7.3% next failmedian model2019–20242109
Noise, emissions and leaks5.7% next failmedian model2019–20241387
Identification of the vehicle1.4% next failmedian model2019–2024877
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20241538

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Lexus GS got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Lexus GS MOTs flag tyres most: 36.2 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 53,840).

bar · Lexus GS · Tyres · 36.2 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres36.2per 10039.72019–202419482
Brakes27.1per 10034.72019–202414572
Suspension24.4per 10026.22019–202413121
Body, chassis, structure6.5per 1004.62019–20243517
Non-component advisories4per 1007.82019–20242174
Noise, emissions and leaks4per 1005.22019–20242159

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 53,840 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Lexus GS?

For Lexus GS models aged 6 to 8 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 4.0% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 4,540).

bar · Lexus GS · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 3.5 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass3.5% next fail2019–2024816
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–2024816
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–2024816
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–2024816
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 115 cars)7.8% next fail2019–2024115
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 115 cars)6.1% next fail2019–2024115
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 83 cars)7.2% next fail2019–202483
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20244162
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–20244162
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20244162
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20244162
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20244162
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20244162
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.7% next fail2019–20241056
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.2% next fail2019–20241056
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.2% next fail2019–20241056
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–20241056
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.5% next fail2019–2024553
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.3% next fail2019–2024553
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.0% next fail2019–2024553
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–2024553
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–20244540
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–20244540
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–20244540
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20244540
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20244540
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20244540
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20244540
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20244540
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.3% next fail2019–20241657
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–20241657
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.1% next fail2019–20241657
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–20241657
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–20241657
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20241657
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20241657
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.0% next fail2019–2024812
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.0% next fail2019–2024812
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.1% next fail2019–2024812
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.8% next fail2019–2024812
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–2024812
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–20242988
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.5% next fail2019–20242988
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–20242988
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–20242988
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20242988
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20242988
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20242988
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20242988
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20242988
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20242988
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.7% next fail2019–20241537
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–20241537
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory5.6% next fail2019–20241537
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory5.2% next fail2019–20241537
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory4.1% next fail2019–20241537
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–20241537
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–20241537
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20241537
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20241537
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.6% next fail2019–2024984
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail6.4% next fail2019–2024984
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail6.3% next fail2019–2024984
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.6% next fail2019–2024984
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail4.1% next fail2019–2024984
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail2.9% next fail2019–2024984
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail2.6% next fail2019–2024984
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–2024984
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.3% next fail2019–20244255
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.2% next fail2019–20244255
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–20244255
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–20244255
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–20244255
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20244255
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–20244255
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20244255
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20244255
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20244255
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20244255
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory10.0% next fail2019–20242937
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.7% next fail2019–20242937
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–20242937
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–20242937
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.3% next fail2019–20242937
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.4% next fail2019–20242937
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory2.3% next fail2019–20242937
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20242937
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20242937
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20242937
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20242937
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.1% next fail2019–20242448
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail11.6% next fail2019–20242448
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail7.4% next fail2019–20242448
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.9% next fail2019–20242448
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.7% next fail2019–20242448
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.3% next fail2019–20242448
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail3.3% next fail2019–20242448
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–20242448
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20242448
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20242448
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20242448
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass8.8% next fail2019–20243998
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.5% next fail2019–20243998
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.9% next fail2019–20243998
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–20243998
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–20243998
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–20243998
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–20243998
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20243998
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243998
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243998
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243998
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory13.6% next fail2019–20243335
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory10.0% next fail2019–20243335
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.9% next fail2019–20243335
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.7% next fail2019–20243335
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.0% next fail2019–20243335
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–20243335
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.0% next fail2019–20243335
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–20243335
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20243335
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20243335
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20243335
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail19.1% next fail2019–20243013
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail15.0% next fail2019–20243013
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.5% next fail2019–20243013
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.2% next fail2019–20243013
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail8.4% next fail2019–20243013
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail7.2% next fail2019–20243013
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail4.9% next fail2019–20243013
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.8% next fail2019–20243013
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20243013
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20243013
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20243013
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass9.3% next fail2019–20241262
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass8.8% next fail2019–20241262
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass5.9% next fail2019–20241262
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–20241262
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–20241262
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass2.0% next fail2019–20241262
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20241262
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20241262
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory16.6% next fail2019–20241390
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory14.2% next fail2019–20241390
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory10.4% next fail2019–20241390
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory8.5% next fail2019–20241390
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–20241390
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory4.2% next fail2019–20241390
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory3.0% next fail2019–20241390
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory2.4% next fail2019–20241390
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–20241390
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20241390
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20241390
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail22.6% next fail2019–20241175
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail18.3% next fail2019–20241175
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail14.5% next fail2019–20241175
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail10.5% next fail2019–20241175
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail7.3% next fail2019–20241175
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail6.0% next fail2019–20241175
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail4.7% next fail2019–20241175
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail3.8% next fail2019–20241175
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail2.5% next fail2019–20241175
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20241175
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20241175

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Lexus GS get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Lexus GS gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 9.3 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 33.3 major and 10.8 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Lexus GS · Dangerous defects · 9.3 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 9.3 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects9.3per 10011.22019–202453840

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 53,840 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Lexus GS still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Lexus GS go from 9.0% at age 6 (rough estimate: 256 tests, 95% interval 6.1–13.1%) to 29.6% at age 19, against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (2024, n = 7,851).

line · Lexus GS · Age 6 (rough estimate: 256 tests, 95% interval 6.1–13.1%) · 9.0 vs 17.5 · 2024
Age 6 (rough estim: 9.0. Age 19: 29.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6 (rough estimate: 256 tests, 95% interval 6.1–13.1%)9.0% failed first time17.52024256
Age 7 (rough estimate: 383 tests, 95% interval 6.4–12.2%)8.9% failed first time20.22024383
Age 810.1% failed first time23.32024615
Age 9 (rough estimate: 391 tests, 95% interval 7.6–13.6%)10.2% failed first time26.52024391
Age 1011% failed first time30.12024509
Age 1112.8% failed first time33.22024603
Age 1217.2% failed first time35.72024569
Age 13 (rough estimate: 64 tests, 95% interval 9.9–28.2%)17.2% failed first time38.2202464
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 14 (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 19.7–32.4%)25.6% failed first time40.42024180
Age 15 (rough estimate: 332 tests, 95% interval 17.3–26.1%)21.4% failed first time41.62024332
Age 1623.6% failed first time43.12024538
Age 1724.4% failed first time43.12024716
Age 1828.5% failed first time43.92024767
Age 1929.6% failed first time43.52024825

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Lexus GS compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Lexus GS models fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 10, where they fail less often: 14.1% against 25.6% (2024, n = 2,333).

line · Lexus GS · Age 3 · 8.7 vs 10.8 · 2024
Age 3: 8.7. Age 20: 30.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 38.7% fail10.820241398
Age 49.8% fail12.320241688
Age 58.8% fail14.220242202
Age 610.2% fail16.120242802
Age 711.0% fail18.320243102
Age 811.8% fail20.620242758
Age 912.5% fail23.120242356
Age 1014.1% fail25.620242333
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1118.6% fail28.320242438
Age 1222.9% fail30.620242823
Age 1324.9% fail32.620243266
Age 1425.9% fail34.620244253
Age 1525.9% fail36.120243989
Age 1627.5% fail37.120243751
Age 1728.8% fail37.520243296
Age 1831.0% fail37.920242766
Age 1931% fail37.520242013
Age 2030.8% fail37.020241274

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Lexus GS years should I avoid?

The Lexus GS build year that fails most for its age is 2002: index 117.0 (95% CI 104.1–130.0) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 898).

Build year matters for the Lexus GS: 2002 Lexus GS models fail more than their age would predict, 2016 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Lexus GS · Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 741 tests, 95% interval 93.1–119.6) · 106.3 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 741 tests, 95% interval 93.1–119.6)106.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024741
Build year 2002 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 898 tests, 95% interval 104.1–130.0)117index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024898
Build year 2003 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 1,060 tests, 95% interval 101.2–125.1)113.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241060
Build year 2004 (rough estimate: 615 tests, 95% interval 96.5–128.2)112.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024615
Build year 2005103.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20246196
Build year 2006103.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245644
Build year 200797.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245224
Build year 2008 (rough estimate: 3,512 tests, 95% interval 90.8–104.1)97.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243512
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2009 (rough estimate: 2,152 tests, 95% interval 91.4–109.7)100.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242152
Build year 2010 (rough estimate: 1,128 tests, 95% interval 92.0–119.4)105.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241128
Build year 2011 (rough estimate: 420 tests, 95% interval 70.9–115.9)93.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024420
Build year 2012 (rough estimate: 3,472 tests, 95% interval 84.4–101.1)92.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243472
Build year 2013 (rough estimate: 3,605 tests, 95% interval 91.3–109.7)100.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243605
Build year 2014 (rough estimate: 3,095 tests, 95% interval 89.7–110.9)100.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243095
Build year 2015 (rough estimate: 2,366 tests, 95% interval 78.4–101.5)90index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242366
Build year 2016 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 3,768 tests, 95% interval 79.7–98.5)89.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243768
Build year 2017 (rough estimate: 1,987 tests, 95% interval 74.6–101.1)87.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241987
Build year 2018 (rough estimate: 1,059 tests, 95% interval 73.3–111.4)92.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241059

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Lexus GS MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Lexus GS MOT: about £62 (up to about £118 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 7,851).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Lexus GS · Expected repair bill · 61.9 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill61.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7851
Estimated range lower61.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7851
Estimated range upper117.7GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7851
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)18.1GBP expected contribution140price catalogue7851
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)15.4GBP expected contribution150price catalogue7851
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)14.4GBP expected contribution180price catalogue7851
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)7.0GBP expected contribution90price catalogue7851
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer7GBP expected contribution200price catalogue7851

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Lexus GS more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 2 fail less often for their age than the Lexus GS and 6 as often or more. The Lexus GS has an MOT Risk Index of 56.0, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 7,851).

bar · Lexus GS · Lexus GS (this model) · 56 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lexus GS (this model)56index100 = normal20247851
Lexus NX55.8index56202428899
Porsche Panamera50.9index5620247148
Lexus RX59.5index56202436487
BMW M260.9index5620243719
Audi Q862.4index5620244285
BMW M463.9index56202412459
Audi A761.5index56202417065
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Jaguar XK59.1index56202423270

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Lexus GS normally do?

At age 8, the median Lexus GS had covered 60,324 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 41,250 to 85,884 miles (2024, n = 615).

line · Lexus GS · Age 6 median (rough estimate) · 43280 vs baseline · 2024
Age 6 median (roug: 43280. Age 19 P75: 136664. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6 median (rough estimate)43280miles2024256
Age 6 P25 (rough estimate)32418miles2024256
Age 6 P75 (rough estimate)62501miles2024256
Age 7 median (rough estimate)48768miles2024383
Age 7 P25 (rough estimate)35390miles2024383
Age 7 P75 (rough estimate)72691miles2024383
Age 8 median60324miles2024615
Age 8 P2541250miles2024615
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 8 P7585884miles2024615
Age 9 median (rough estimate)65621miles2024391
Age 9 P25 (rough estimate)46321miles2024391
Age 9 P75 (rough estimate)89826miles2024391
Age 10 median76413miles2024509
Age 10 P2555880miles2024509
Age 10 P75107457miles2024509
Age 11 median75646miles2024603
Age 11 P2558284miles2024603
Age 11 P7598911miles2024603
Age 12 median82999miles2024569
Age 12 P2562423miles2024569
Age 12 P75109816miles2024569
Age 13 median (rough estimate)90497miles202464
Age 14 median (rough estimate)104218miles2024180
Age 14 P25 (rough estimate)75847miles2024180
Age 14 P75 (rough estimate)127006miles2024180
Age 15 median (rough estimate)98093miles2024332
Age 15 P25 (rough estimate)74660miles2024332
Age 15 P75 (rough estimate)125287miles2024332
Age 16 median107992miles2024538
Age 16 P2581841miles2024538
Age 16 P75134377miles2024538
Age 17 median114362miles2024716
Age 17 P2587158miles2024716
Age 17 P75143510miles2024716
Age 18 median113763miles2024767
Age 18 P2587315miles2024767
Age 18 P75141816miles2024767
Age 19 median109753miles2024825
Age 19 P2582766miles2024825
Age 19 P75136664miles2024825

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Lexus GS MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 19.0% of Lexus GS models with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 29.1% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 1,072). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Lexus GS · Age 6–9, <40k miles (rough estimate: 427 tests, 95% interval 4.6–9.3%) · 6.6 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, <40k miles (rough estimate: 427 tests, 95% interval 4.6–9.3%)6.6% failed first time2024427
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles9.1% failed first time2024658
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 302 tests, 95% interval 9–16.4%)12.3% failed first time2024302
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 9.1–20.8%)14% failed first time2024136
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 7.6–19.3%)12.3% failed first time2024122
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 170 tests, 95% interval 4.5–12.6%)7.6% failed first time2024170
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles11.6% failed first time2024554
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles15.9% failed first time2024604
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 427 tests, 95% interval 16.4–24%)19.9% failed first time2024427
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 170 tests, 95% interval 12.7–24.1%)17.6% failed first time2024170
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 84 tests, 95% interval 12.1–28.7%)19% failed first time202484
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 435 tests, 95% interval 15.9–23.3%)19.3% failed first time2024435
Age 15+, 70-100k miles25.2% failed first time2024971
Age 15+, 100-140k miles28.7% failed first time20241424
Age 15+, 140k+ miles29.1% failed first time2024988

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Lexus GS last?

40.4% of Lexus GS models tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 11.0% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 21,683).

line · Lexus GS · 100,000 miles · 40.4 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 40.4. 200,000 miles: 1.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles40.4% of tested cars202421683
150,000 miles11.0% of tested cars20245888
200,000 miles1.7% of tested cars2024889

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Lexus GS driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Lexus GS index is 59.2, against 60.1 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 7,851).

slope · Lexus GS · Age and mileage adjusted index · 59.2 vs 60.1 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 60.1 vs 59.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index59.2index60.12019–20247851

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Lexus GS fuel fails its MOT less?

Hybrid Lexus GS models failed first time in 15.4% of tests and petrol ones in 25.2%, before allowing for age (2024, n = 7,637).

bar · Lexus GS · Petrol · 25.2 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol25.2% fail first timeother fuels20243706
Hybrid15.4% fail first timeother fuels20243931

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Lexus GS fail its MOT most?

Lexus GS fails first-time MOTs most in Dundee (DD): 43.6% against 21.4% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 110).

First-time failure rates for the Lexus GS range from 14.6% in the Croydon (CR) postcode area to 37.3% in the Ipswich (IP) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Lexus GS · Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 34.7–53.0%) · 43.6 vs 20.1 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 16%. 26%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 34.7–53.0%)43.6% fail first time20.12024110
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 203 tests, 95% interval 34.4–47.8%)40.9% fail first time20.12024203
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 141 tests, 95% interval 31.4–47.3%)39.0% fail first time20.12024141
Croydon (CR)14.6% fail first time20.120241124
St Albans (AL)14.7% fail first time20.12024599
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 170 tests, 95% interval 10.2–20.8%)14.7% fail first time20.12024170
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 233 tests, 95% interval 31.4–43.7%)37.3% fail first time20.12024233
Ipswich (IP)37.3% fail first time20.12024735
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 29.9–42.3%)35.8% fail first time20.12024226
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 171 tests, 95% interval 26.7–40.7%)33.3% fail first time20.12024171
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 25.2–40.5%)32.4% fail first time20.12024142
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 23.7–40.2%)31.4% fail first time20.12024118
York (YO) (rough estimate: 209 tests, 95% interval 25.2–37.7%)31.1% fail first time20.12024209
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 22.9–40.6%)31.1% fail first time20.12024103
Portsmouth (PO)29.6% fail first time20.12024513
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 21.4–38.5%)29.3% fail first time20.12024106
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 21.0–38.5%)29% fail first time20.12024100
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 218 tests, 95% interval 23.3–35.2%)28.9% fail first time20.12024218
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 400 tests, 95% interval 23.8–32.6%)28% fail first time20.12024400
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 491 tests, 95% interval 23.7–31.6%)27.5% fail first time20.12024491
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 290 tests, 95% interval 22.1–32.3%)26.9% fail first time20.12024290
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 21.2–33.4%)26.9% fail first time20.12024201
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 319 tests, 95% interval 22.1–31.8%)26.6% fail first time20.12024319
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 492 tests, 95% interval 22.7–30.5%)26.4% fail first time20.12024492
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 334 tests, 95% interval 21.9–31.3%)26.4% fail first time20.12024334
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 265 tests, 95% interval 21.1–31.6%)26.0% fail first time20.12024265
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 205 tests, 95% interval 20.3–32.2%)25.9% fail first time20.12024205
Oxford (OX)25.8% fail first time20.12024507
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 18.8–34.3%)25.8% fail first time20.12024120
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 330 tests, 95% interval 21.3–30.7%)25.8% fail first time20.12024330
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 17.8–33.9%)25% fail first time20.12024108
Peterborough (PE)24.4% fail first time20.12024700
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 181 tests, 95% interval 18.6–31.1%)24.3% fail first time20.12024181
Manchester (M)24.0% fail first time20.12024943
London NW (NW)23.9% fail first time20.120241926
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 228 tests, 95% interval 18.6–29.6%)23.7% fail first time20.12024228
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 479 tests, 95% interval 19.6–27.2%)23.2% fail first time20.12024479
Swindon (SN)23.1% fail first time20.12024528
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 477 tests, 95% interval 19.5–27.0%)23.1% fail first time20.12024477
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 191 tests, 95% interval 17.6–29.5%)23.0% fail first time20.12024191
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 252 tests, 95% interval 18.3–28.6%)23.0% fail first time20.12024252
London N (N)23.0% fail first time20.120241019
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 219 tests, 95% interval 17.8–28.8%)22.8% fail first time20.12024219
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 425 tests, 95% interval 19.1–27.0%)22.8% fail first time20.12024425
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 378 tests, 95% interval 18.8–27.2%)22.8% fail first time20.12024378
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 16.8–30.0%)22.7% fail first time20.12024154
Bristol (BS)22.7% fail first time20.12024825
Canterbury (CT)22.7% fail first time20.12024512
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 346 tests, 95% interval 18.5–27.2%)22.5% fail first time20.12024346
Bolton (BL)22.5% fail first time20.12024702
Guildford (GU)22.2% fail first time20.120241156
London W (W) (rough estimate: 324 tests, 95% interval 18.0–27.1%)22.2% fail first time20.12024324
Nottingham (NG)22.1% fail first time20.12024742
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 305 tests, 95% interval 17.7–26.9%)22.0% fail first time20.12024305
Harrow (HA)21.9% fail first time20.12024769
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 15.8–29.3%)21.8% fail first time20.12024142
Tonbridge (TN)21.8% fail first time20.12024555
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 460 tests, 95% interval 18.2–25.7%)21.7% fail first time20.12024460
Gloucester (GL)21.5% fail first time20.12024865
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)21.4% fail first time20.12024529
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 192 tests, 95% interval 16.1–27.7%)21.4% fail first time20.12024192
London SE (SE)21.3% fail first time20.120241026
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 14.8–29.4%)21.2% fail first time20.12024118
Cardiff (CF)20.9% fail first time20.12024541
Sheffield (S)20.7% fail first time20.120241013
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 413 tests, 95% interval 17.0–24.7%)20.6% fail first time20.12024413
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 255 tests, 95% interval 15.9–25.8%)20.4% fail first time20.12024255
Bournemouth (BH)20.4% fail first time20.12024570
Romford (RM)20.2% fail first time20.12024818
Redhill (RH)20.1% fail first time20.12024591
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 379 tests, 95% interval 16.3–24.4%)20.1% fail first time20.12024379
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 268 tests, 95% interval 15.5–25.0%)19.8% fail first time20.12024268
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 401 tests, 95% interval 16.1–23.9%)19.7% fail first time20.12024401
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 479 tests, 95% interval 16.3–23.4%)19.6% fail first time20.12024479
London SW (SW)19.6% fail first time20.12024573
Glasgow (G)19.4% fail first time20.12024778
Ilford (IG)19.4% fail first time20.120241109
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 434 tests, 95% interval 15.7–23.1%)19.1% fail first time20.12024434
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 281 tests, 95% interval 14.7–23.8%)18.9% fail first time20.12024281
Derby (DE)18.8% fail first time20.12024570
Milton Keynes (MK)18.8% fail first time20.12024837
Liverpool (L)18.7% fail first time20.12024987
Chester (CH)18.7% fail first time20.12024748
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 494 tests, 95% interval 15.2–22.1%)18.4% fail first time20.12024494
Southend-on-Sea (SS)18.4% fail first time20.12024588
Kingston upon Thames (KT)18.3% fail first time20.12024559
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 209 tests, 95% interval 13.5–24.0%)18.2% fail first time20.12024209
Reading (RG)17.8% fail first time20.120241196
Birmingham (B)17.8% fail first time20.120241875
Uxbridge (UB)17.7% fail first time20.12024677
Slough (SL)17.6% fail first time20.12024597
Southampton (SO)17.2% fail first time20.12024992
Coventry (CV)17.2% fail first time20.12024865
London E (E)17.0% fail first time20.120241098
Stockport (SK)16.9% fail first time20.12024716
Twickenham (TW)16.7% fail first time20.120241020
Dartford (DA)16.3% fail first time20.12024787
Leicester (LE)15.6% fail first time20.120241049
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 417 tests, 95% interval 12.4–19.4%)15.6% fail first time20.12024417
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 294 tests, 95% interval 11.6–19.9%)15.3% fail first time20.12024294
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 489 tests, 95% interval 12.0–18.4%)14.9% fail first time20.12024489

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Lexus GS rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Lexus GS MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.5 times the national rate: 0.38% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 7,488).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Lexus GS · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.5 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.5ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers7488

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Lexus GS ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 79.0% of Lexus GS models tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Lexus GS · Likely compliant · 79.0 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant79.0% estimate20247851

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Lexus GS?

Of failed Lexus GS MOTs, 34.5% were retested the same day and a further 60.5% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 7,468).

bar · Lexus GS · Same-day retest · 34.5 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest34.5%failed initial tests2019–20247468
Retest within 10 days60.5%failed initial tests2019–20247468
Clean MOT streak46.6%observed chains2019–20249315
Repeat advisory26.7%observed chains2019–20249315
Decreasing odometer1.4% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20249966

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Lexus GS?

Lexus GS models aged 6 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 12.0% of tests, against 19.6% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 3,141).

bullet · Lexus GS · Low-use first-time failure · 12 vs 19.6 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 12 vs 19.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure12%19.62019–20243141
Low-use gap-7.6percentage points8–12k miles2019–20243141

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Lexus GS likely to last?

Lexus GS models tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 9.4 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Lexus GS · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19) · 14.6 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19)14.6years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 19)11.4years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 19)9.4years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 19)7.4years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)4.4years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Lexus GS models are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Lexus GS models tested at ages 4 to 6, about 90 were tested at age 19 (2024, n = 2,013).

line · Lexus GS · Age 3 · 62.7 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 62.7. Age 19: 90.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 362.7% of age 4–6 baseline20241398
Age 475.7% of age 4–6 baseline20241688
Age 598.7% of age 4–6 baseline20242202
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242802
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243102
Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242758
Age 9 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242356
Age 10 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242333
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242438
Age 12 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242823
Age 13 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243266
Age 14 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20244253
Age 15 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243989
Age 16 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243751
Age 17 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243296
Age 18 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242766
Age 1990.2% of age 4–6 baseline20242013

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Lexus GS fails, does it fail again?

26.4% of Lexus GS models that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 17.3% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 2,986). The failure most likely to come back is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 30.9% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Lexus GS · Repeat after fail · 26.4 vs 17.3 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 26.4 vs 17.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail26.4%17.32019–20242986

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Lexus GS faults come together?

On Lexus GS models, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 14.4 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 370).

Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 370 tests, 95% interval 13.0–16.0)14.4liftexpected joint rate2024370
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks8.3liftexpected joint rate2024763
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 5.3–12.4)8.3liftexpected joint rate202424
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 5.8–11.5)8.3liftexpected joint rate202436
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 5.4–11.3)8.0liftexpected joint rate202431
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 4.2–9.1)6.3liftexpected joint rate202429
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 375 tests, 95% interval 5.5–6.8)6.2liftexpected joint rate2024375
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 54 tests, 95% interval 4.6–7.9)6.1liftexpected joint rate202454
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 47 tests, 95% interval 4.3–7.8)5.9liftexpected joint rate202447
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks5.9liftexpected joint rate2024649
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 73 tests, 95% interval 4.6–7.4)5.9liftexpected joint rate202473
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 4.4–7.5)5.8liftexpected joint rate202460
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 4.8–6.7)5.7liftexpected joint rate2024149
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 63 tests, 95% interval 4.3–7.2)5.7liftexpected joint rate202463
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 404 tests, 95% interval 5.0–6.0)5.5liftexpected joint rate2024404
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 288 tests, 95% interval 4.9–6.1)5.5liftexpected joint rate2024288
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 70 tests, 95% interval 4.1–6.7)5.3liftexpected joint rate202470
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 56 tests, 95% interval 3.9–6.7)5.1liftexpected joint rate202456
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 399 tests, 95% interval 4.6–5.6)5.0liftexpected joint rate2024399
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 44 tests, 95% interval 3.7–6.8)5.0liftexpected joint rate202444
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 3.6–6.6)5.0liftexpected joint rate202446
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 3.5–6.7)4.9liftexpected joint rate202442
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment4.8liftexpected joint rate20241255
Brakes + Suspension4.7liftexpected joint rate2024876
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 3.3–6.2)4.5liftexpected joint rate202442
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension4.2liftexpected joint rate2024961
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 2.9–5.9)4.2liftexpected joint rate202433
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 3.0–5.7)4.2liftexpected joint rate202439
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 2.9–5.7)4.1liftexpected joint rate202439
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 3.0–5.3)4.0liftexpected joint rate202451
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.5)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024201
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 301 tests, 95% interval 3.5–4.3)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024301
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 2.7–5.4)3.9liftexpected joint rate202434
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.2)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024131
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.3)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024108
Brakes + Tyres3.4liftexpected joint rate2024623
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.7)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024167
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility3.1liftexpected joint rate2024701
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres3liftexpected joint rate2024668
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 235 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.4)3liftexpected joint rate2024235
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 447 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.1)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024447
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 1.8–4.2)2.8liftexpected joint rate202422
Brakes + Visibility2.8liftexpected joint rate2024514
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 410 tests, 95% interval 2.4–2.9)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024410
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 411 tests, 95% interval 2.3–2.8)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024411
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 61 tests, 95% interval 1.8–3.0)2.4liftexpected joint rate202461
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 53 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.7)2.1liftexpected joint rate202453
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Road Wheels + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Lexus GS had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns matched to the Lexus GS; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched5campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register7851

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Lexus GS cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Lexus GS models tested at age 6, about 9 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 10, about 11 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6 (rough estimate: 256 tests, 95% interval 6.1–13.1%)9.0% fail first time2024256
Age 7 (rough estimate: 383 tests, 95% interval 6.4–12.2%)8.9% fail first time2024383
Age 8 (rough estimate: 615 tests, 95% interval 7.9–12.7%)10.1% fail first time2024615
Age 9 (rough estimate: 391 tests, 95% interval 7.6–13.6%)10.2% fail first time2024391
Age 10 (rough estimate: 509 tests, 95% interval 8.6–14.0%)11% fail first time2024509
Age 11 (rough estimate: 603 tests, 95% interval 10.3–15.7%)12.8% fail first time2024603
Age 12 (rough estimate: 569 tests, 95% interval 14.3–20.5%)17.2% fail first time2024569
Age 14 (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 19.7–32.4%)25.6% fail first time2024180
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15 (rough estimate: 332 tests, 95% interval 17.3–26.1%)21.4% fail first time2024332
Age 16 (rough estimate: 538 tests, 95% interval 20.2–27.4%)23.6% fail first time2024538
Age 17 (rough estimate: 716 tests, 95% interval 21.4–27.7%)24.4% fail first time2024716
Age 18 (rough estimate: 767 tests, 95% interval 25.5–31.9%)28.6% fail first time2024767
Age 19 (rough estimate: 825 tests, 95% interval 26.6–32.8%)29.6% fail first time2024825

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Lexus GS? (US market)

NHTSA lists 26 US technical service bulletins for the Lexus GS (US market, Lexus GS, model years 2015–2019 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Lexus GS · US service bulletins · 26 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Lexus GS, model years 2015–2019 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins26bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7851
Year 20233bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7851
Year 202418bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7851
Year 20255bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7851

Source: NHTSA, US market, Lexus GS, model years 2015–2019 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Lexus GS to NHTSA concerns steering: 5 complaints (US market, Lexus GS, model years 2015–2019 only).

bar · Lexus GS · Steering · 5 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Lexus GS, model years 2015–2019 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Steering5complaintsNHTSA + 20245
Transmission (not MOT-tested)1complaintsNHTSA + 20241
Body & structure1complaintsNHTSA + 20241
Visibility1complaintsNHTSA + 20241

Source: NHTSA, US market, Lexus GS, model years 2015–2019 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the month of a Lexus GS MOT matter?

Lexus GS models fail first time most in April (22.7%, against 29.8% for all cars that month) and least in December (20.1%) (2024, n = 7,851).

line · Lexus GS · January · 22.1 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 22.1. December: 20.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus GS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January22.1% fail first time31.120244857
February21.6% fail first time30.020244599
March21.1% fail first time28.320245285
April22.7% fail first time29.820242988
May21.2% fail first time28.820243309
June22.0% fail first time28.120243920
July21.5% fail first time29.320244246
August20.3% fail first time29.220244758
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September20.6% fail first time28.220245444
October22.4% fail first time30.320245383
November22.0% fail first time30.620245175
December20.1% fail first time29.320243876

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Does the Lexus GS fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 7,851 initial Lexus GS tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 7,851 initial Lexus GS tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 7,851 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Lexus GS MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/lexus-gs/

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Lexus GS MOT: quick answers

What is the Lexus GS first-time MOT pass rate?

79.9% of first attempts passed in 2024 (7,851 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 7,851 primary tests: 20.11% failed first time and 84.5% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 56 is shown separately.