Lexus LS MOT Results

Registered in 2005
76.0% pass rate
from 308 tests in 2021
(50% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus LS is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.8% fail on Brakes (49% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.97% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.97% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt
          • 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.9% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 5.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (63% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Stop lamp (76% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.65% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.32% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.32% fail on Horn
    • 0.32% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.32% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.32% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.65% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.32% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.32% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.5% fail on Suspension (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms (67% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.97% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (27 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Operation (34 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.65% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.32% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.32% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 4.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.65% fail on Doors
      • 0.65% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.65% fail on Door condition
    • 0.32% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.32% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.32% fail on Seats
      • 0.32% fail on Driver's seat
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.97% fail on Washers (73% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.3% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.3% fail on Attachment
  • 0.65% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.65% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.65% fail on Steering rack
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