Lexus LS MOT Results

Registered in 1999

72.4% pass rate

from 152 tests in 2021

(38% better than other 1999 cars)

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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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus LS is unusually good or bad.

12% fail on Suspension
- 5.9% fail on Suspension arms
  - 3.9% fail on Ball joint
  - 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.66% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.66% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 2.6% fail on Springs
  - 2.6% fail on Coil springs
    - 2.6% fail on Coil spring
- 2.6% fail on Other suspension component (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Ball joint (9 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.66% fail on Pins and bushes
- 1.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 0.66% fail on Wheel bearings
7.2% fail on Brakes
- 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 3.3% fail on Brake performance
  - 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 1.3% fail on Rbt
      - 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.66% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.66% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.3% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.66% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.66% fail on Brake pads
- 0.66% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.66% fail on Hand lever
- 0.66% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.66% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.66% fail on Electronic stability control
6.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% better than other 1999 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.66% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.66% fail on Headlamp
- 0.66% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
5.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 5.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 5.3% fail on Spark ignition
    - 5.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
3.3% fail on Visibility
- 2.6% fail on Wipers
- 0.66% fail on Washers
2.6% fail on Steering
- 1.3% fail on Steering gear
  - 1.3% fail on Steering rack
- 1.3% fail on Power steering
  - 1.3% fail on Other components (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.66% fail on Track rod end
2.6% fail on Tyres
- 2.0% fail on Tread depth
- 0.66% fail on Condition
2.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% better than other 1999 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.66% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.66% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.66% fail on Airbags
  - 0.66% fail on Drivers airbag
0.66% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.66% fail on Registration plates
0.66% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.66% fail on Attachment