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Lexus LS MOT pass rate and common problems

82.3% of Lexus LS models passed the 2024 MOT (based on 3,292 first tests): 78.5% at the first attempt and 3.8% 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 55.8 (95% CI 52.3–59.6; 100 = normal).

Lexus LS at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate82.3%incl. 3.8% fixed at the test centre20243292
Passed at the first attempt78.5%all first tests20243292
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 52.3–59.6)55.8index100 = normal for its age · rank 119 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20243292
Biggest excess: Tyres6.4per 1009.0 same-age2019–202423105
Dangerous defects9.1per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202423105
Advisory items137.7per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202423105
strip · Lexus LS · MOT Risk Index · 55.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Lexus LS. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 119 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 110 and 137 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Lexus LS index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank119of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20243292
Best rank within its 95% interval110rankother models held where they are20243292
Worst rank within its 95% interval137rankother models held where they are20243292

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 48.8 to 55.8 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

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

Lexus LS MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 14.2 per 100 tests, against 33.3 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 23,105).

bar · Lexus LS · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 14.2 vs 33.3 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment14.2per 10033.32019–20243289
Suspension13.9per 10027.42019–20243202
Brakes11.2per 10021.32019–20242584
Visibility7.6per 10011.72019–20241761
Tyres6.4per 1009.02019–20241489
Noise, emissions and leaks4.9per 1008.22019–20241128

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 23,105 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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

Lexus LS advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is suspension: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 14.2% of the time.

funnel · Lexus LS · Suspension · 14.2 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on suspension: 14.2 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension14.2% next failmedian model2019–20243614
Brakes10.6% next failmedian model2019–20243079
Body, chassis, structure8.4% next failmedian model2019–20241339
Noise, emissions and leaks7.5% next failmedian model2019–20241010
Tyres6.5% next failmedian model2019–20243545
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–2024598

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,292 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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

Lexus LS MOTs flag suspension most: 43.7 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 23,105).

bar · Lexus LS · Suspension · 43.7 vs 26.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension43.7per 10026.22019–202410107
Tyres34.5per 10039.72019–20247971
Brakes29.8per 10034.72019–20246895
Body, chassis, structure10.3per 1004.62019–20242383
Noise, emissions and leaks6.8per 1005.22019–20241581
Non-component advisories3.8per 1007.82019–2024873

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 23,105 (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 LS?

For Lexus LS models aged 15 to 19 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 7.2% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 2,621).

bar · Lexus LS · Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 336 cars) · 4.2 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 336 cars)4.2% next fail2019–2024336
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 336 cars)2.7% next fail2019–2024336
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 82 cars)7.3% next fail2019–202482
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 329 cars)4.6% next fail2019–2024329
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 329 cars)3.3% next fail2019–2024329
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 329 cars)3.3% next fail2019–2024329
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 329 cars)1.8% next fail2019–2024329
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 329 cars)1.8% next fail2019–2024329
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 121 cars)4.1% next fail2019–2024121
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 121 cars)4.1% next fail2019–2024121
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 66 cars)10.6% next fail2019–202466
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.7% next fail2019–2024889
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–2024889
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–2024889
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–2024889
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–2024889
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–2024889
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–2024889
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 363 cars)8.5% next fail2019–2024363
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 363 cars)7.7% next fail2019–2024363
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 363 cars)7.2% next fail2019–2024363
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 363 cars)5.5% next fail2019–2024363
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 363 cars)3.3% next fail2019–2024363
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 363 cars)1.9% next fail2019–2024363
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 223 cars)9.0% next fail2019–2024223
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 223 cars)6.7% next fail2019–2024223
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 223 cars)5.4% next fail2019–2024223
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 223 cars)4.5% next fail2019–2024223
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 223 cars)4.0% next fail2019–2024223
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.1% next fail2019–20241970
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.5% next fail2019–20241970
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.5% next fail2019–20241970
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.4% next fail2019–20241970
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–20241970
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20241970
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20241970
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20241970
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20241970
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20241970
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9.6% next fail2019–20241107
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.0% next fail2019–20241107
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.8% next fail2019–20241107
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–20241107
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory5.2% next fail2019–20241107
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.9% next fail2019–20241107
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–20241107
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20241107
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20241107
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail12.0% next fail2019–2024666
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail8.3% next fail2019–2024666
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.4% next fail2019–2024666
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.3% next fail2019–2024666
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail4.7% next fail2019–2024666
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail2.5% next fail2019–2024666
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail2.1% next fail2019–2024666
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail2.1% next fail2019–2024666
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–2024666
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.2% next fail2019–20242621
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–20242621
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.2% next fail2019–20242621
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–20242621
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.2% next fail2019–20242621
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–20242621
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20242621
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–20242621
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20242621
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20242621
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory12.1% next fail2019–20241879
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory8.5% next fail2019–20241879
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.2% next fail2019–20241879
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.5% next fail2019–20241879
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory5% next fail2019–20241879
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4.8% next fail2019–20241879
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.3% next fail2019–20241879
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory2.5% next fail2019–20241879
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20241879
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20241879
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20241879
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail17.5% next fail2019–20241381
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail10.3% next fail2019–20241381
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.0% next fail2019–20241381
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail7.8% next fail2019–20241381
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail7.7% next fail2019–20241381
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail5.9% next fail2019–20241381
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail4.1% next fail2019–20241381
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.9% next fail2019–20241381
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20241381
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass6.8% next fail2019–20242103
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass6.7% next fail2019–20242103
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass5.6% next fail2019–20242103
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–20242103
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–20242103
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–20242103
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass2.4% next fail2019–20242103
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–20242103
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20242103
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20242103
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory13.5% next fail2019–20242248
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory12.7% next fail2019–20242248
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory8.8% next fail2019–20242248
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory8.4% next fail2019–20242248
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory5.5% next fail2019–20242248
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–20242248
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–20242248
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory4.0% next fail2019–20242248
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–20242248
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20242248
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail17.1% next fail2019–20241611
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail15.9% next fail2019–20241611
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail11.7% next fail2019–20241611
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail10.0% next fail2019–20241611
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail8.0% next fail2019–20241611
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail6.5% next fail2019–20241611
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail5.3% next fail2019–20241611
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail4.7% next fail2019–20241611
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–20241611
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20241611
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20241611

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,292 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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

The Lexus LS gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 9.1 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 40.8 major and 16.4 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Lexus LS · Dangerous defects · 9.1 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 9.1 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects9.1per 10011.22019–202423105

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 23,105 (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 LS still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Lexus LS go from 10% at age 6 (rough estimate: 70 tests, 95% interval 4.9–19.2%) to 21.2% at age 19 (rough estimate: 245 tests, 95% interval 16.6–26.8%), against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (rough estimate: 245 tests, 95% interval 16.6–26.8%) (2024, n = 3,292).

line · Lexus LS · Age 6 (rough estimate: 70 tests, 95% interval 4.9–19.2%) · 10 vs 17.5 · 2024
Age 6 (rough estim: 10. Age 19 (rough esti: 21.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6 (rough estimate: 70 tests, 95% interval 4.9–19.2%)10% failed first time17.5202470
Age 10 (rough estimate: 43 tests, 95% interval 1.3–15.5%)4.7% failed first time30.1202443
Age 11 (rough estimate: 74 tests, 95% interval 8.5–24.7%)14.9% failed first time33.2202474
Age 13 (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 5.2–25.0%)11.9% failed first time38.2202442
Age 14 (rough estimate: 47 tests, 95% interval 6.0–25.2%)12.8% failed first time40.4202447
Age 15 (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 12.9–24.5%)18.0% failed first time41.62024167
Age 16 (rough estimate: 273 tests, 95% interval 16.8–26.5%)21.3% failed first time43.12024273
Age 17 (rough estimate: 412 tests, 95% interval 18.1–26.1%)21.8% failed first time43.12024412
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 18 (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 12.3–24.0%)17.4% failed first time43.92024161
Age 19 (rough estimate: 245 tests, 95% interval 16.6–26.8%)21.2% failed first time43.52024245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,292 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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

At every age shown, Lexus LS models fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 14, where they fail less often: 17.4% against 34.6% (2024, n = 1,481).

line · Lexus LS · Age 3 · 4.6 vs 10.8 · 2024
Age 3: 4.6. Age 20: 25.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 34.6% fail10.82024151
Age 49.3% fail12.32024161
Age 56.0% fail14.22024182
Age 611.8% fail16.12024237
Age 711.2% fail18.32024179
Age 811.5% fail20.52024200
Age 914.7% fail23.12024232
Age 1011.2% fail25.62024366
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1116.1% fail28.22024664
Age 1216.9% fail30.620241039
Age 1318.8% fail32.620241207
Age 1417.4% fail34.620241481
Age 1519.6% fail36.120241681
Age 1623.3% fail37.120241728
Age 1723.6% fail37.520241634
Age 1823.6% fail37.920241465
Age 1923.3% fail37.520241376
Age 2025.7% fail3720241214

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,292 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Lexus LS years should I avoid?

Lexus LS build years range from index 85.7 to 115.3 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 3,292).

bar · Lexus LS · Build year 2003 (rough estimate: 464 tests, 95% interval 91.2–132.2) · 111.7 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2003 (rough estimate: 464 tests, 95% interval 91.2–132.2)111.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024464
Build year 2004 (rough estimate: 913 tests, 95% interval 99.9–130.7)115.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024913
Build year 2005 (rough estimate: 1,185 tests, 95% interval 93.7–119.8)106.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241185
Build year 2006 (rough estimate: 968 tests, 95% interval 89.5–118.2)103.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024968
Build year 2007 (rough estimate: 2,636 tests, 95% interval 91.2–108.3)99.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242636
Build year 2008 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 1,406 tests, 95% interval 74.7–96.7)85.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241406
Build year 2009 (rough estimate: 665 tests, 95% interval 76.9–110.5)93.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024665

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,292 (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 LS MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Lexus LS MOT: about £77 (up to about £147 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 3,292).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Lexus LS · Expected repair bill · 77.3 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill77.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue3292
Estimated range lower77.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue3292
Estimated range upper146.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue3292
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)25.0GBP expected contribution180price catalogue3292
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)19.9GBP expected contribution140price catalogue3292
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)16.8GBP expected contribution150price catalogue3292
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer9.8GBP expected contribution200price catalogue3292
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)5.8GBP expected contribution90price catalogue3292

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 3,292 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Lexus LS more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 1 fail less often for their age than the Lexus LS and 7 as often or more. The Lexus LS has an MOT Risk Index of 55.8, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 3,292).

bar · Lexus LS · Lexus LS (this model) · 55.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lexus LS (this model)55.8index100 = normal20243292
Lexus GS56index55.820247851
BMW M260.9index55.820243719
Audi Q862.4index55.820244285
Lexus NX55.8index55.8202428899
Porsche Panamera50.9index55.820247148
Nissan 350Z66.5index55.820245215
Lexus RX59.5index55.8202436487
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Alfa Romeo Stelvio73.7index55.820243854

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,292 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Lexus LS normally do?

Lexus LS: Age 6 median (rough estimate) is 31091 miles (2024).

line · Lexus LS · Age 6 median (rough estimate) · 31091 vs baseline · 2024
Age 6 median (roug: 31091. Age 19 P75 (rough : 158174. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6 median (rough estimate)31091miles202470
Age 10 median (rough estimate)80400miles202443
Age 11 median (rough estimate)71013miles202474
Age 13 median (rough estimate)81815miles202442
Age 14 median (rough estimate)93696miles202447
Age 15 median (rough estimate)100372miles2024167
Age 15 P25 (rough estimate)81203miles2024167
Age 15 P75 (rough estimate)145594miles2024167
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 16 median (rough estimate)109495miles2024273
Age 16 P25 (rough estimate)78242miles2024273
Age 16 P75 (rough estimate)149477miles2024273
Age 17 median (rough estimate)106450miles2024412
Age 17 P25 (rough estimate)80179miles2024412
Age 17 P75 (rough estimate)139243miles2024412
Age 18 median (rough estimate)110742miles2024161
Age 18 P25 (rough estimate)87888miles2024161
Age 18 P75 (rough estimate)141897miles2024161
Age 19 median (rough estimate)123100miles2024245
Age 19 P25 (rough estimate)92774miles2024245
Age 19 P75 (rough estimate)158174miles2024245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,292 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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

At ages 15+, 18.5% of Lexus LS models with 40,000 to 70,000 miles failed first time, against 25.6% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 928). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Lexus LS · Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 6.2–21.8%) · 11.9 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 6.2–21.8%)11.9% failed first time202467
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 68 tests, 95% interval 6.1–21.5%)11.8% failed first time202468
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 222 tests, 95% interval 13.9–24.1%)18.5% failed first time2024222
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 490 tests, 95% interval 12.8–19.2%)15.7% failed first time2024490
Age 15+, 100-140k miles24.1% failed first time2024647
Age 15+, 140k+ miles25.6% failed first time2024706

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,292 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Lexus LS last?

61.3% of Lexus LS models tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 26.6% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 14,129).

line · Lexus LS · 100,000 miles · 61.3 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 61.3. 200,000 miles: 6.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles61.3% of tested cars202414129
150,000 miles26.6% of tested cars20246137
200,000 miles6.9% of tested cars20241594

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,292 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Lexus LS index is 53.7, against 55.7 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 3,292).

slope · Lexus LS · Age and mileage adjusted index · 53.7 vs 55.7 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 55.7 vs 53.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index53.7index55.72019–20243292

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,292 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Lexus LS fuel fails its MOT less?

All Lexus LS models tested were petrol: 23.3% failed first time (2024, n = 2,554).

bar · Lexus LS · Petrol · 23.3 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol23.3% fail first timeother fuels20242554

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,292 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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

Lexus LS fails first-time MOTs most in Exeter (EX): 38.0% against 22.5% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 213).

First-time failure rates for the Lexus LS range from 15.3% to 22.8% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

bar · Lexus LS · Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 31.8–44.7%) · 38.0 vs 21.5 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 31.8–44.7%)38.0% fail first time21.52024213
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 26.5–41.9%)33.8% fail first time21.52024142
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 26.9–40.5%)33.3% fail first time21.52024180
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 193 tests, 95% interval 9.8–19.6%)14.0% fail first time21.52024193
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 270 tests, 95% interval 11.1–19.5%)14.8% fail first time21.52024270
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 230 tests, 95% interval 11.2–20.4%)15.2% fail first time21.52024230
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 25.2–42.0%)33.0% fail first time21.52024118
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 215 tests, 95% interval 27.1–39.6%)33.0% fail first time21.52024215
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 188 tests, 95% interval 26.2–39.4%)32.5% fail first time21.52024188
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 22.9–40.1%)30.8% fail first time21.52024107
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 181 tests, 95% interval 24.2–37.4%)30.4% fail first time21.52024181
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 252 tests, 95% interval 24.8–36.1%)30.2% fail first time21.52024252
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 305 tests, 95% interval 24.4–34.5%)29.2% fail first time21.52024305
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 20.5–36.1%)27.6% fail first time21.52024123
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 248 tests, 95% interval 22.2–33.3%)27.4% fail first time21.52024248
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 378 tests, 95% interval 23.0–32.0%)27.3% fail first time21.52024378
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 158 tests, 95% interval 20.9–34.6%)27.2% fail first time21.52024158
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 251 tests, 95% interval 22.0–32.9%)27.1% fail first time21.52024251
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 19.1–35.1%)26.3% fail first time21.52024114
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 421 tests, 95% interval 22.2–30.5%)26.1% fail first time21.52024421
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 299 tests, 95% interval 21.4–31.3%)26.1% fail first time21.52024299
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 19.1–33.8%)25.8% fail first time21.52024132
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 19.1–33.8%)25.8% fail first time21.52024132
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 235 tests, 95% interval 20.4–31.5%)25.5% fail first time21.52024235
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 232 tests, 95% interval 20.3–31.4%)25.4% fail first time21.52024232
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 240 tests, 95% interval 20.3–31.3%)25.4% fail first time21.52024240
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 283 tests, 95% interval 20.4–30.5%)25.1% fail first time21.52024283
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 18.9–31.9%)24.9% fail first time21.52024169
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 353 tests, 95% interval 20.4–29.4%)24.6% fail first time21.52024353
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 206 tests, 95% interval 18.9–30.6%)24.3% fail first time21.52024206
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 383 tests, 95% interval 20.0–28.5%)24.0% fail first time21.52024383
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 16.8–32.3%)23.7% fail first time21.52024114
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 16.8–32.3%)23.7% fail first time21.52024114
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 203 tests, 95% interval 18.3–30.0%)23.6% fail first time21.52024203
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 392 tests, 95% interval 19.5–27.9%)23.5% fail first time21.52024392
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 233 tests, 95% interval 18.2–29.0%)23.2% fail first time21.52024233
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 300 tests, 95% interval 18.6–28.1%)23% fail first time21.52024300
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 314 tests, 95% interval 18.6–27.9%)22.9% fail first time21.52024314
Sheffield (S)22.8% fail first time21.52024540
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 334 tests, 95% interval 18.6–27.5%)22.8% fail first time21.52024334
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 318 tests, 95% interval 18.4–27.6%)22.6% fail first time21.52024318
London NW (NW)22.5% fail first time21.52024592
London W (W) (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 15.8–30.8%)22.4% fail first time21.52024116
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 336 tests, 95% interval 18.2–27.1%)22.3% fail first time21.52024336
Guildford (GU)22.2% fail first time21.52024573
York (YO) (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 15.7–30.3%)22.1% fail first time21.52024122
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 16.3–29.3%)22.1% fail first time21.52024154
London N (N) (rough estimate: 255 tests, 95% interval 17.3–27.4%)22.0% fail first time21.52024255
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 15.5–30.1%)21.9% fail first time21.52024123
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 235 tests, 95% interval 16.9–27.4%)21.7% fail first time21.52024235
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 271 tests, 95% interval 16.9–26.7%)21.4% fail first time21.52024271
London E (E) (rough estimate: 287 tests, 95% interval 16.9–26.3%)21.3% fail first time21.52024287
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 246 tests, 95% interval 16.5–26.7%)21.1% fail first time21.52024246
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 15.3–27.7%)20.9% fail first time21.52024163
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 222 tests, 95% interval 15.9–26.5%)20.7% fail first time21.52024222
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 366 tests, 95% interval 16.4–24.6%)20.2% fail first time21.52024366
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 203 tests, 95% interval 15.3–26.3%)20.2% fail first time21.52024203
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 311 tests, 95% interval 15.9–24.7%)19.9% fail first time21.52024311
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 411 tests, 95% interval 16.2–23.8%)19.7% fail first time21.52024411
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 290 tests, 95% interval 15.5–24.6%)19.7% fail first time21.52024290
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 179 tests, 95% interval 14.4–26.0%)19.6% fail first time21.52024179
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 164 tests, 95% interval 14.2–26.2%)19.5% fail first time21.52024164
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 13.4–27.6%)19.5% fail first time21.52024118
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 13.6–26.6%)19.3% fail first time21.52024140
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 203 tests, 95% interval 14.4–25.2%)19.2% fail first time21.52024203
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 13.7–26.2%)19.2% fail first time21.52024151
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 198 tests, 95% interval 14.3–25.2%)19.2% fail first time21.52024198
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 174 tests, 95% interval 13.8–25.4%)19.0% fail first time21.52024174
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 13.3–26.1%)18.9% fail first time21.52024143
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 15.1–23.3%)18.9% fail first time21.52024355
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 170 tests, 95% interval 13.7–25.4%)18.8% fail first time21.52024170
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 283 tests, 95% interval 14.6–23.7%)18.7% fail first time21.52024283
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 274 tests, 95% interval 14.4–23.6%)18.6% fail first time21.52024274
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 206 tests, 95% interval 13.7–24.3%)18.4% fail first time21.52024206
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 231 tests, 95% interval 13.7–23.7%)18.2% fail first time21.52024231
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 250 tests, 95% interval 13.4–22.8%)17.6% fail first time21.52024250
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 356 tests, 95% interval 13.6–21.4%)17.1% fail first time21.52024356
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 330 tests, 95% interval 13.3–21.4%)17.0% fail first time21.52024330
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 230 tests, 95% interval 12.7–22.3%)17.0% fail first time21.52024230
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 209 tests, 95% interval 12.3–22.4%)16.8% fail first time21.52024209
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 11.3–22.4%)16.1% fail first time21.52024168
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 294 tests, 95% interval 11.9–20.2%)15.7% fail first time21.52024294
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 307 tests, 95% interval 11.7–19.8%)15.3% fail first time21.52024307
Birmingham (B)15.3% fail first time21.52024911

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,292 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Lexus LS rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Lexus LS MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.3 times the national rate: 0.21% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 2,513).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Lexus LS · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.3 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.3ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers2513

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 3,292 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Lexus LS ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 56.3% of Lexus LS 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 LS · Likely compliant · 56.3 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant56.3% estimate20243292

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,292 (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 LS?

Of failed Lexus LS MOTs, 25.9% were retested the same day and a further 65.9% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 2 days (2019–2024, n = 3,226).

bar · Lexus LS · Same-day retest · 25.9 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest25.9%failed initial tests2019–20243226
Retest within 10 days65.9%failed initial tests2019–20243226
Clean MOT streak40.2%observed chains2019–20244057
Repeat advisory32.4%observed chains2019–20244057
Decreasing odometer1.8% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20244490

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,292 (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 LS?

Lexus LS models aged 5 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 13.3% of tests, against 17.4% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 1,209).

bullet · Lexus LS · Low-use first-time failure · 13.3 vs 17.4 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 13.3 vs 17.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure13.3%17.42019–20241209
Low-use gap-4.1percentage points8–12k miles2019–20241209

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,292 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Lexus LS likely to last?

Lexus LS models tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 9.5 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 LS · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19) · 15.3 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19)15.3years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 19)11.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 19)9.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 19)7.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)4.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 3,292 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Lexus LS models are still on the road?

In 2024, at least as many Lexus LS models were tested at age 19 as at ages 4 to 6 (2024, n = 1,376).

line · Lexus LS · Age 3 (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 2.3–9.3%) · 78.1 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (rough estim: 78.1. Age 19 (at least a: 100. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 2.3–9.3%)78.1% of age 4–6 baseline2024151
Age 4 (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 5.7–14.8%)83.3% of age 4–6 baseline2024161
Age 5 (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 3.4–10.5%)94.1% of age 4–6 baseline2024182
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024237
Age 7 (rough estimate: 179 tests, 95% interval 7.3–16.6%)92.6% of age 4–6 baseline2024179
Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024200
Age 9 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024232
Age 10 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024366
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024664
Age 12 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241039
Age 13 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241207
Age 14 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241481
Age 15 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241681
Age 16 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241728
Age 17 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241634
Age 18 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241465
Age 19 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241376

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,292 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Lexus LS fails, does it fail again?

25.6% of Lexus LS models that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 18.9% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 1,413). The failure most likely to come back is steering: 28.4% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Lexus LS · Repeat after fail · 25.6 vs 18.9 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 25.6 vs 18.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail25.6%18.92019–20241413

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,292 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Lexus LS faults come together?

On Lexus LS models, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 11.5 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 268).

Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 268 tests, 95% interval 10.1–12.9)11.5liftexpected joint rate2024268
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 54 tests, 95% interval 4.8–8.3)6.3liftexpected joint rate202454
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 3.8–8.9)6.0liftexpected joint rate202423
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 333 tests, 95% interval 5.2–6.5)5.8liftexpected joint rate2024333
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 3.3–7.9)5.2liftexpected joint rate202422
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 214 tests, 95% interval 4.4–5.8)5.1liftexpected joint rate2024214
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 3.4–6.8)4.9liftexpected joint rate202434
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 367 tests, 95% interval 4.3–5.3)4.8liftexpected joint rate2024367
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 3.3–6.7)4.8liftexpected joint rate202432
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 264 tests, 95% interval 4.2–5.3)4.7liftexpected joint rate2024264
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 2.8–7.1)4.6liftexpected joint rate202420
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 61 tests, 95% interval 3.4–5.7)4.4liftexpected joint rate202461
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 227 tests, 95% interval 3.9–5.0)4.4liftexpected joint rate2024227
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 3.1–5.9)4.3liftexpected joint rate202440
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 3.0–5.8)4.3liftexpected joint rate202438
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 2.9–5.8)4.2liftexpected joint rate202434
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.8liftexpected joint rate2024531
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 71 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.8)3.8liftexpected joint rate202471
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 452 tests, 95% interval 3.3–3.9)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024452
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 97 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.3)3.5liftexpected joint rate202497
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 244 tests, 95% interval 3.1–4.0)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024244
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.1)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024143
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 225 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.8)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024225
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 2.1–5.0)3.3liftexpected joint rate202422
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.8)3.1liftexpected joint rate2024105
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 1.9–4.8)3.1liftexpected joint rate202420
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 137 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.6)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024137
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension3.0liftexpected joint rate2024500
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.6)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024111
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 385 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.2)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024385
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.4)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024116
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 256 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.2)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024256
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.2)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024151
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 214 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.0)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024214
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 249 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024249
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.8)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024157
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 282 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.6)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024282
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 44 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.7)2.0liftexpected joint rate202444
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 62 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.4)1.9liftexpected joint rate202462
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Road Wheels + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,292 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Lexus LS had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 1 safety recall campaigns matched to the Lexus LS; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched1campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register3292

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 3,292 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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

Of every 100 Lexus LS models tested at age 15, about 18 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 19, about 21 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15 (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 12.9–24.5%)18.0% fail first time2024167
Age 16 (rough estimate: 273 tests, 95% interval 16.8–26.5%)21.3% fail first time2024273
Age 17 (rough estimate: 412 tests, 95% interval 18.1–26.1%)21.8% fail first time2024412
Age 18 (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 12.3–24.0%)17.4% fail first time2024161
Age 19 (rough estimate: 245 tests, 95% interval 16.6–26.8%)21.2% fail first time2024245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,292 (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 LS? (US market)

NHTSA lists 219 US technical service bulletins for the Lexus LS (US market, Lexus LS and its variants, model years 2015–2021 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Lexus LS · US service bulletins · 219 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Lexus LS and its variants, model years 2015–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins219bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3292
Year 201835bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3292
Year 201944bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3292
Year 202060bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3292
Year 202115bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3292
Year 202224bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3292
Year 202310bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3292
Year 202417bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3292
Full table
Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 202512bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3292
Year 20262bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3292

Source: NHTSA, US market, Lexus LS and its variants, model years 2015–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 3,292 (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 LS to NHTSA concerns tyres: 7 complaints (US market, Lexus LS and its variants, model years 2015–2021 only).

bar · Lexus LS · Tyres · 7 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Lexus LS and its variants, model years 2015–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres7complaintsNHTSA + 20247
Lamps & electrical4complaintsNHTSA + 20244
Brakes3complaintsNHTSA + 20243
Transmission (not MOT-tested)3complaintsNHTSA + 20243
Engine (not MOT-tested)2complaintsNHTSA + 20242
Steering1complaintsNHTSA + 20241

Source: NHTSA, US market, Lexus LS and its variants, model years 2015–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 3,292 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the month of a Lexus LS MOT matter?

Lexus LS models fail first time most in June (24.2%, against 28.1% for all cars that month) and least in December (20.4%) (2024, n = 3,292).

line · Lexus LS · January · 22.6 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 22.6. December: 20.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus LS: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January22.6% fail first time31.120242302
February21.9% fail first time30.020241906
March21.8% fail first time28.320242109
April23.1% fail first time29.820241427
May22.8% fail first time28.820241493
June24.2% fail first time28.120241700
July23.0% fail first time29.320241853
August23.0% fail first time29.220241910
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September23.6% fail first time28.220242009
October22.1% fail first time30.320242406
November21.9% fail first time30.620242343
December20.4% fail first time29.320241647

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,292 (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 LS fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 3,292 initial Lexus LS 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 = 3,292 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

See the Lexus NX, a car of the same inspection class with 8.8× the tests · Check your car by registration

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

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 3,292 initial Lexus LS tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 3,292 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

See the Lexus NX, a car of the same inspection class with 8.8× the tests · Check your car by registration

How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Lexus LS 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-ls/

How the MOT Risk Index and every figure on this page are calculated: methodology.

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Lexus LS MOT: quick answers

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

78.5% of first attempts passed in 2024 (3,292 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 3,292 primary tests: 21.54% failed first time and 82.3% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 55.8 is shown separately.