Lexus LS MOT Results

Registered in 2003
76.1% pass rate
from 218 tests in 2021
(48% 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 LS is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.4% fail on Brakes (55% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Brake performance (58% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.46% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.92% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake performance
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.46% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.46% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.92% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.46% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.46% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.46% fail on Lever
    • 0.46% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 6.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (62% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (74% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.46% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.46% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.46% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.46% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.46% fail on Horn
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.46% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.46% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.46% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.92% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.92% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.6% fail on Suspension (73% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.92% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.92% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (16 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Operation
      • 0.46% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.46% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.46% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  • 3.2% fail on Visibility (60% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.92% fail on Washers
  • 3.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (65% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.46% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.46% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.46% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.46% fail on Tank
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
  • 0.46% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.46% fail on Steering
    • 0.46% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.46% fail on Drag link end
  • 0.46% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.46% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.46% fail on Prescribed areas
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