Lexus LS MOT Results

Registered in 2008
85.8% pass rate
from 282 tests in 2021
(68% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus LS is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.0% fail on Suspension (62% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.71% fail on Anti-roll bars (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 3.5% fail on Brakes (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt
          • 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.35% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.71% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.71% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.71% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.35% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.1% fail on Visibility (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.35% fail on View to rear
      • 0.35% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.71% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (95% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Headlamp aim (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Headlamp aim
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.35% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.35% fail on Exhaust system
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
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