Lexus: MOT pass rate and reliability

Lexus vehicles pass the MOT first time 87.7% of the time, measured across 166,239 DVSA tests. That is 10.7 points better than the 77% national average, ranking Lexus 6 of 50 major brands sold in the UK.

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Every brand ranked

1. Ferrari - 95.9%
2. LEVC - 95.4%
3. Aston Martin - 93.2%
4. Bentley - 92.5%
5. Porsche - 88.7%
6. Lexus - 87.7%
7. Tesla - 84.8%
8. Maserati - 84.3%
9. MG - 83.9%
10. BMW - 82.5%
11. Jaguar - 81.9%
12. Abarth - 81.8%
13. Audi - 81.6%
14. MINI - 81.6%
15. Toyota - 81.3%
16. Land Rover - 80.6%
17. Skoda - 80.6%
18. Mercedes-Benz - 79.9%
19. Suzuki - 79.5%
20. Kia - 78.9%
21. Hyundai - 78.8%
22. SEAT - 78.7%
23. Subaru - 78.6%
24. Honda - 78.3%
25. Dacia - 78.3%
26. Volvo - 78.2%
27. Jeep - 78%
28. Smart - 77.6%
29. Volkswagen - 77.1%
30. Mazda - 77%
31. Mitsubishi - 76.9%
32. DS - 76.2%
33. London Taxis International - 75.5%
34. Ford - 74.8%
35. Isuzu - 73.7%
36. Nissan - 73.4%
37. Peugeot - 73.2%
38. Fiat - 73%
39. Ssangyong - 73%
40. Vauxhall - 72.4%
41. Alfa Romeo - 72.4%
42. Citroen - 70.8%
43. Iveco - 70.2%
44. Rover - 70.2%
45. Saab - 69.1%
46. Renault - 68.1%
47. Chrysler - 67.2%
48. Daihatsu - 67.1%
49. Chrysler-Jeep - 67%
50. Chevrolet - 62.8%

Lexus models

• Lexus Ct - 88.4%, 30,730 tests
• Lexus Nx - 93.1%, 28,873 tests
• Lexus Rx - 94%, 14,648 tests
• Lexus Is - 89.7%, 13,163 tests
• Lexus Ux - 95.8%, 11,812 tests
• Lexus Is250 - 80%, 9,646 tests
• Lexus Rx400h - 76.3%, 7,406 tests
• Lexus Rx450h - 82.6%, 7,043 tests
• Lexus Is200 - 72%, 5,956 tests
• Lexus Is220 - 74.2%, 4,582 tests
• Lexus Es - 95.5%, 3,478 tests
• Lexus Gs - 90.5%, 3,477 tests
• Lexus Rx300 - 72.3%, 3,406 tests
• Lexus Gs300 - 77.4%, 2,602 tests
• Lexus Rc - 91.9%, 2,333 tests
• Lexus Sc430 - 82.3%, 1,784 tests
• Lexus Gs450h - 80.4%, 1,261 tests
• Lexus Ls430 - 82%, 1,053 tests
• Lexus Ux 300e - 94.9%, 1,026 tests
• Lexus Rx 450h Luxury Cvt - 86.5%, 1,018 tests
• Lexus Ls400 - 76.3%, 892 tests
• Lexus Rx350 - 73.9%, 770 tests
• Lexus Is300 - 78.7%, 761 tests
• Lexus Rx 450h F Sport Cvt - 86.3%, 628 tests
• Lexus Ls - 85%, 547 tests
• Lexus Is250c - 84.8%, 526 tests

Most common MOT failures across every Lexus

Pooled across all Lexus models, not just one: what actually fails on a Lexus more than the UK average.

1. A tyre seriously damaged, 2.2% of tests
2. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 2% of tests
3. The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, 1.5% of tests
4. a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 1.4% of tests
5. A tyre cords visible or damaged, 1.4% of tests
6. Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, 1.3% of tests
7. A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 1.3% of tests
8. A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 1.2% of tests
9. A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 1% of tests
10. A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED, 0.9% of tests

From 166,957 DVSA-tracked Lexus tests, 2024. DVSA testers marked 4.97% of these flagged defects as "dangerous", against 5.11% nationally.

Most common MOT advisories across every Lexus

An advisory doesn't fail the car - the tester flags it as worth watching, but it still passes. Pooled across all Lexus models, this is a different list from the failures above.

1. Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow, 2% of tests (1.8x the national rate for this advisory)
2. The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, 1.8% of tests (1.17x the national rate for this advisory)
3. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 25.6% of tests, also fails
4. A tyre seriously damaged, 15.5% of tests, also fails
5. A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 12.1% of tests, also fails
6. Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured, 8.3% of tests
7. a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 7.1% of tests, also fails
8. A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded, 5% of tests
9. Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, 2.8% of tests
10. Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, 2.7% of tests

From 166,957 DVSA-tracked Lexus tests, 2024.

More on brand reliability

• Britain's most and least reliable car brands: MOT pass rate by manufacturer
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• The cheapest, most reliable makes to buy at salvage auction

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