Lexus GS MOT Results

Registered in 1997
70.5% pass rate
from 105 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus GS is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Suspension
    • 7.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.9% fail on Springs
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.95% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.95% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.95% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.5% fail on Brakes
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.95% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.95% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.95% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.95% fail on Rbt
          • 0.95% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.95% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.95% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.95% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.95% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 9.5% fail on Tyres (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Tread depth (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 5.7% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.95% fail on Washers
  • 5.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.95% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.95% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.95% fail on Switch
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.95% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.95% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.95% fail on Horn
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.95% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.95% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.95% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.9% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end
  • 2.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
  • 1.9% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plates

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