2019 · 5 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2019 Lexus ES MOT pass rate and common faults

863 MOT tests in 2024. 93.7% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time93.7%
Failed or needed repairs6.3%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 863 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    19 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    7 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    4 marked dangerous
  8. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.2%
  9. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres4.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  3. Brakes0.7%
  4. Lights & electrics0.6%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  6. Suspension0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.8%
  2. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Lexus ES?

In 2024, 93.7% of 2019 Lexus ES cars passed their MOT first time, across 863 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Lexus ES?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Lexus ES reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).