2010 · 14 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2010 Lexus GS MOT pass rate and common faults

108 MOT tests in 2024. 70.4% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time70.4%
Failed or needed repairs29.6%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 108 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.8%
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.8%
  4. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative2.8%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.8%
  6. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.8%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.9%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.9%
    2 marked dangerous
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.9%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes15.7%
  2. Lights & electrics14.8%
  3. Tyres7.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  5. Body & chassis2.8%
  6. Suspension1.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.3%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2010 Lexus GS?

In 2024, 70.4% of 2010 Lexus GS cars passed their MOT first time, across 108 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Lexus GS?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake discs: significantly and obviously worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2010 Lexus GS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).