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Lexus GS MOT Results

Registered in 2008
77.0% pass rate
from 600 tests in 2021
(51% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus GS is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.8% fail on Brakes (32% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.50% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.50% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.17% fail on Cable
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.67% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.83% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.67% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.50% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.17% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.17% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.17% fail on Other components
  • 5.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.67% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.33% fail on Stop lamp (91% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.17% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility (44% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.50% fail on Washers (84% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 3.5% fail on Suspension (78% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.50% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Anti-roll bars (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.17% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.17% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 2.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.17% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.17% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (64% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.67% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 0.67% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.67% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.33% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.17% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.17% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
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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