2014 · 10 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2014 Lexus GS MOT pass rate and common faults

490 MOT tests in 2024. 88.6% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

127Well above average
Passed first time88.6%
Failed or needed repairs11.4%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 490 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    9 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    10 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    6 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    2 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.3%
  2. Brakes2.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  4. Lights & electrics1.8%
  5. Suspension1.0%
  6. Body & chassis0.4%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.5%

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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2014 Lexus GS?

In 2024, 88.6% of 2014 Lexus GS cars passed their MOT first time, across 490 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Lexus GS?

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

Is the 2014 Lexus GS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 127, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).