Lexus GS MOT Results

Registered in 2003
67.9% pass rate
from 268 tests in 2021
(30% better than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus GS is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 6.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Electronic stability control (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.75% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt
          • 0.37% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.37% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.37% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.37% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.37% fail on Pedal
    • 0.37% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.37% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.37% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Position lamps (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.37% fail on Switch
    • 0.75% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.75% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.37% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.37% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.37% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.37% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 9.3% fail on Suspension (45% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.2% fail on Springs
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (77% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.75% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.75% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.37% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.37% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
  • 7.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 3.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.75% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.37% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.37% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.5% fail on Washers
  • 1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.75% fail on Transmission
      • 0.75% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.75% fail on Joints
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (75% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.75% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.37% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.37% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.75% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.75% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment

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