2020 · 4 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2020 Lexus ES MOT pass rate and common faults

981 MOT tests in 2024. 91.6% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time91.6%
Failed or needed repairs8.4%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 981 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    30 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    14 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    6 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.8%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.6%
  3. Lights & electrics1.4%
  4. Brakes0.4%
  5. Suspension0.3%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  7. Steering0.1%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.2%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.2%

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 2020 Lexus ES?

In 2024, 91.6% of 2020 Lexus ES cars passed their MOT first time, across 981 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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 2020 Lexus ES reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).