Lexus LS MOT Results

Registered in 1996
67.3% pass rate
from 159 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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus LS is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 5.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.8% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.5% fail on Springs
      • 2.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.5% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 9.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Emission control equipment (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.63% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (8 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 8.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.3% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.63% fail on Horn
    • 0.63% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 8.2% fail on Brakes
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.63% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.63% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.63% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake performance
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.63% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.63% fail on Lever
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.63% fail on Size/type
  • 5.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.3% fail on Chassis
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.63% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.63% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.63% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.63% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.63% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.8% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.63% fail on Airbags
      • 0.63% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.63% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.63% fail on Attachment

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