Lexus GS MOT Results

Registered in 2002
68.7% pass rate
from 262 tests in 2021
(34% better than other 2002 cars)
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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus GS is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 9.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 6.1% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.38% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.38% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.76% fail on Springs (79% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.38% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.38% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.76% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.38% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.76% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint
  • 9.9% fail on Brakes
    • 4.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Electronic stability control (9 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.76% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.76% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance (71% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.76% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.38% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.38% fail on Lever
    • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.38% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.38% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.38% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 8.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (47% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.76% fail on Headlamp aim (81% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Headlamp aim (79% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.76% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.76% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.76% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.38% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.38% fail on Horn
  • 8.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.38% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.38% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 4.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (54% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.38% fail on Body
      • 0.38% fail on Other body component
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.76% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.76% fail on Washers (79% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.38% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.38% fail on View to rear
      • 0.38% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.38% fail on Size/type
  • 1.5% fail on Road Wheels (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Attachment (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  • 0.76% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.76% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.76% fail on Steering (82% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.38% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.38% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.38% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.76% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (79% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.76% fail on Prescribed areas

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