2017 · 7 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2017 Lexus GS MOT pass rate and common faults

380 MOT tests in 2024. 91.3% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time91.3%
Failed or needed repairs8.7%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 380 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    10 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    7 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    5 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm0.3%
    2 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too far to the left0.3%
  8. Brake pads: incorrectly mounted0.3%
    1 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  10. Washers: not working0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.9%
  2. Brakes3.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  4. Lights & electrics1.1%
  5. Suspension0.3%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  7. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.9%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.8%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2017 Lexus GS?

In 2024, 91.3% of 2017 Lexus GS cars passed their MOT first time, across 380 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Lexus GS?

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

Is the 2017 Lexus GS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).