Lexus reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 6 of 52 makes
133,553 Lexus cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 15.1% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Lexus is 42% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At their first MOT, 6.0% failed (UK 12.7%).
Lexus models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus RX | 252 | 8.1% | 4.4% | 13,976 |
| Lexus GS | 231 | 12.5% | – | 3,488 |
| Lexus ES | 216 | 6.7% | 6.1% | 2,834 |
| Lexus UX | 201 | 6.4% | 5.8% | 10,926 |
| Lexus IS | 189 | 14.1% | – | 14,705 |
| Lexus RC | 186 | 9.7% | – | 2,328 |
| Lexus NX | 176 | 10.3% | 6.5% | 27,542 |
| Lexus CT | 167 | 16.5% | 7.2% | 30,503 |
| Lexus IS250 | 164 | 25.8% | – | 9,579 |
| Lexus RX300 | 140 | 32.4% | – | 2,837 |
| Lexus IS220 | 139 | 32.2% | – | 4,550 |
| Lexus IS200 | 131 | 33.3% | – | 3,126 |
Lexus MOT failure rate by age
What Lexus cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 5.3% | ▼ 46% less often |
| Tyres | 4.9% | ▼ 23% less often |
| Brakes | 3.5% | ▼ 44% less often |
| Visibility | 2.9% | ▼ 35% less often |
| Suspension | 1.9% | ▼ 75% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.0% | ▼ 64% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.8% | ▼ 72% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.3% | ▼ 72% less often |
| Wheels | 0.2% | ▼ 31% less often |
| Steering | 0.2% | ▼ 88% less often |
Most common Lexus MOT faults
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.1% of tests
Frequently asked questions
›Are Lexus cars reliable?
By MOT results, Lexus ranks 6 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 173 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 15.1% of Lexus cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Lexus?
The Lexus RX, with a score of 252. The lowest-scoring is the IS200 (131).
›What do Lexus cars fail their MOT on?
Tyres: 4.9% of Lexus MOTs failed on it, 0.8 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.