Lexus LS MOT Results

Registered in 2009
82.7% pass rate
from 168 tests in 2021
(56% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus LS is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.1% fail on Brakes
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads
    • 3.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.60% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt
          • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Electronic stability control (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 6.0% fail on Suspension (59% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.4% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.60% fail on Washers
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.60% fail on Size/type
  • 2.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (91% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.60% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.60% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 0.60% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.60% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.60% fail on Doors
      • 0.60% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.60% fail on Door condition
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