Lexus LS MOT Results

Registered in 1997
66.8% pass rate
from 193 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 LS is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 5.2% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.52% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Other suspension component (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes (13 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.6% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.52% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.52% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.52% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.52% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.52% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.8% fail on Brakes
    • 5.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.52% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.52% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.52% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.52% fail on Pedal
    • 0.52% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.52% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.52% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.52% fail on Electronic braking system
  • 8.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.52% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.52% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.52% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.52% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.52% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.52% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.52% fail on Horn
  • 7.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.52% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.52% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.52% fail on View to rear
      • 0.52% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.52% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.52% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.52% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 5.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.52% fail on Doors
      • 0.52% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.52% fail on Door condition
    • 0.52% fail on Floor
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.1% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.0% fail on Power steering
      • 0.52% fail on Operation
      • 0.52% fail on Other components
    • 0.52% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.52% fail on Track rod end
  • 2.6% fail on Tyres
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.0% fail on Condition
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.52% fail on Attachment
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates

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