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Lexus GS MOT Results

Registered in 2012
87.1% pass rate
from 574 tests in 2021
(58% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus GS is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (68% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.70% fail on Headlamps (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.17% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.70% fail on Washers
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.1% fail on Brakes (65% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (63% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.17% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.17% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.87% fail on Brake performance (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.17% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 0.70% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.52% fail on Suspension (94% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Coil springs (88% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Coil spring (88% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.35% fail on Body, chassis, structure (86% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Exhaust system
  • 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 Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.17% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.17% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review

  • Lexus GS (2012 - 2018)
    High quality and superbly built, strong performance and relatively low CO2 from 450h, impressively refined
  • 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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