Lexus LS MOT Results

Registered in 2004

78.3% pass rate

from 286 tests in 2021

(53% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus LS is unusually good or bad.

10% fail on Brakes
- 4.5% fail on Brake performance
  - 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 1.7% fail on Rbt
      - 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.35% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 3.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Electronic stability control (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.1% fail on Brake pads
- 1.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.70% fail on Flexible brake hoses
7.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 7.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 7.7% fail on Spark ignition
    - 5.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.35% fail on Emissions not tested
4.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (73% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
- 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (68% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.70% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.35% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.70% fail on Headlamps (87% better than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.70% fail on Headlamp (86% better than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Headlamp levelling device
3.5% fail on Suspension (80% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.70% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.70% fail on Anti-roll bars (87% better than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.35% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.70% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (17 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Suspension unit
  - 0.35% fail on Levelling valve
- 0.70% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.35% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.35% fail on Ball joint
- 0.35% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.35% fail on Ball joint
3.5% fail on Tyres
- 2.1% fail on Condition
- 1.7% fail on Tread depth
2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.70% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.70% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.35% fail on Bumpers
- 0.35% fail on Body
  - 0.35% fail on Panel
- 0.35% fail on Doors
  - 0.35% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.35% fail on Door condition
2.1% fail on Visibility (73% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Wipers (75% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Bonnet
- 0.35% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.35% fail on Windscreen
- 0.35% fail on Washers
0.70% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.70% fail on Registration plates
0.35% fail on Steering
- 0.35% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.35% fail on Track rod end
- 0.35% fail on Steering play
  - 0.35% fail on Steering rack
0.35% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.35% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.35% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.35% fail on Attachment

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Lexus LS430 (2003 - 2007)
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