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Lexus GS MOT Results

Registered in 2005
73.5% pass rate
from 1,074 tests in 2021
(42% better than other 2005 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus GS is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 5.2% fail on Brake performance (29% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.84% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.093% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.093% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.093% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.093% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt (68% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake performance (78% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.093% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.74% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.093% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Electronic stability control (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.093% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.56% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.56% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (52% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.37% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.28% fail on Lever
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.19% fail on Other components (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.093% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.093% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.093% fail on Brake fluid
  • 8.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Stop lamp (93% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Direction indicators (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Flashing type (89% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Individual direction indicators (90% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.093% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.093% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.093% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.093% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.093% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.093% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (91% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.65% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.093% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.093% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.19% fail on Compression ignition (87% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.093% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.093% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.4% fail on Suspension (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers (99% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Springs (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Coil springs (70% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Coil spring (70% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.56% fail on Suspension arms (91% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (93% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.19% fail on Anti-roll bars (97% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.093% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.093% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.093% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.093% fail on Levelling valve
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres (38% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (39% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.093% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Visibility (55% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.84% fail on Washers (77% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (70% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.28% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.093% fail on Door condition
        • 0.093% fail on Catch
      • 0.093% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.093% fail on Door condition
    • 0.19% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.093% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.093% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.093% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.093% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.093% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.093% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.093% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.093% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.47% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment
  • 0.093% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.093% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
Read the Honest John Review

  • Lexus GS (2005 - 2012)
    Very refined and quiet. Effortless performance from all engines. Hybrid GS450h is superbly refined. Stuffed with technology and equipment. Excellent crash test rating.

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