Lexus ES reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Lexus ES is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 216 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 19 of 442, and 6.7% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is condition (1.5% of tests).
Ranked 19 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 2,834 Lexus ESes aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 6.7% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Lexus ES is 54% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 6.1% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
6.7%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
6.1%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
11,000
Typical age at test: 4 years
Lexus ES MOT failure rate by age
Most common Lexus ES MOT faults
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7% of tests
- Headlamp aim: too low0.5% of tests
- Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.3% of tests
What the Lexus ES fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 3.9% | ▼ 25% less often |
| Visibility | 1.2% | ▼ 65% less often |
| Lights and electrics | 1.1% | ▼ 71% less often |
| Brakes | 0.5% | ▼ 79% less often |
| Suspension | 0.4% | ▼ 72% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.1% | ▼ 71% less often |
| Wheels | 0.0% | ▼ 82% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.0% | ▼ 96% less often |
| Steering | 0.0% | ▼ 85% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.0% | ▼ 100% less often |
What MPG does the Lexus ES do?
Official economy for the Lexus ES ranges from 50.4 to 54.3mpg across the 22 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2019–2025).
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Any Lexus ES first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Official figures for 22 versions sold in the UK between 2019 and 2025.
Fuel types
Hybrid
Official economy
50.4–54.3 mpg
CO2
119–127 g/km
Power
160–218 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 300h ES Premium218 PS · E-CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 53.2 mpg | 120g | £200 | 30% |
| ES 300h ES Premium Plus218 PS · E-CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 53.2 mpg | 121g | £200 | 30% |
| ES 300h Takumi218 PS · E-CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 53.2 mpg | 121g | £200 | 30% |
| ES 300h 18" (FWD) ES 300h Takumi with Digital Door Mirrors160 PS · E-CVT · listed 2024 | Hybrid | 53.2 mpg | 120g | £200 | 30% |
| ES 300h 18" (FWD) ES 300h Premium Edition160 PS · E-CVT · listed 2024 | Hybrid | 53.2 mpg | 120g | £200 | 30% |
| ES 300h 18" (FWD) ES 300h Takumi160 PS · E-CVT · listed 2024 | Hybrid | 53.2 mpg | 121g | £200 | 30% |
| ES 300h 18" (FWD) ES 300h Premium Pack160 PS · E-CVT · listed 2024 | Hybrid | 53.2 mpg | 121g | £200 | 30% |
| ES 300h 19" (FWD) ES 300h F SPORT160 PS · E-CVT · listed 2024 | Hybrid | 52.3 mpg | 122g | £200 | 30% |
| ES 300h 19" (FWD) ES 300h F SPORT Takumi Pack160 PS · E-CVT · listed 2024 | Hybrid | 52.3 mpg | 123g | £200 | 30% |
| ES 17" (FWD) ES218 PS · E-CVT · listed 2021 | Hybrid | 54.3 mpg | 119g | £200 | – |
| ES 17" (FWD) ES w/Navi218 PS · E-CVT · listed 2021 | Hybrid | 53.3 mpg | 119g | £200 | – |
| ES 18" (FWD) ES Premium Edition218 PS · E-CVT · listed 2021 | Hybrid | 51.4 mpg | 124g | £200 | – |
| ES 18" (FWD) ES Premium Pack218 PS · E-CVT · listed 2021 | Hybrid | 51.4 mpg | 125g | £200 | – |
| ES 18" (FWD) Takumi218 PS · E-CVT · listed 2021 | Hybrid | 51.4 mpg | 125g | £200 | – |
| ES 18" (FWD) Takumi with Digital Door Mirrors218 PS · E-CVT · listed 2021 | Hybrid | 51.4 mpg | 124g | £200 | – |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 22 versions.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Lexus ES reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Lexus ES is 54% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 216 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Lexus ES?
The most common MOT fault is “Condition: has ply or cords exposed”, found in 1.5% of tests.
›What MPG does the Lexus ES do?
Official economy for the Lexus ES ranges from 50.4 to 54.3mpg across the 22 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2019–2025).
›How much is road tax on a Lexus ES?
Any Lexus ES first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Lexus ESes fail their MOT?
6.7% of Lexus ESes aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 6.1% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Lexus ES combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.