2015 · 9 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2015 Lexus GS MOT pass rate and common faults

390 MOT tests in 2024. 89.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time89.7%
Failed or needed repairs10.3%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 390 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    7 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    11 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    5 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    3 marked dangerous
  7. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  3. Brakes2.3%
  4. Lights & electrics0.8%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.6%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.3%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2015 Lexus GS?

In 2024, 89.7% of 2015 Lexus GS cars passed their MOT first time, across 390 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Lexus GS?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Lexus GS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).